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What Causes Blood In Stool?

hello dr my child is 5 years of old. we have seen blood in stool and sometimes 1 or 2 drop of blood is dripping in the toilet. it occurs up to one week. now it is being improved. my pcp said that it is necessary to do indoscopy. but we are not intending to do so. if you have any possible treatment other than indoscopy like general medicine?
Fri, 25 Jan 2019
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Hello,

It could be a part of gastroenteritis or shigella. Consult a paediatrician and get evaluated. Nothing much to worry and probably improve with antibiotics.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Blood In Stool?

Hello, It could be a part of gastroenteritis or shigella. Consult a paediatrician and get evaluated. Nothing much to worry and probably improve with antibiotics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician