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What Causes Blood In The Stool?
Dear Sir/Madam, My Nephew who is 5 years old has been passing stool with drops of blood since the last 2-3 months. The Doctors here have failed to diagnose the cause and suggested for a Colonoscopy. Since he is just 5 years old,so we are worried. Under such prevailing conditions we are at a fix as to what to be done. Can you please suggest us the name of a good Pediatric Doctor/Surgeon in your Hospital who will be able to take care of the entire matter? Please respond fast. Regards, S.Chakraborty. Siliguri,West Bengal
Tue, 21 May 2019
Hello,
As per your history, it may be due to hard stool or constipation.
For that give him a soft diet. Keep him hydrated.
He may require stool examination and complete hemogram after consultation.
At present no need for active management required. Watch for symptoms like fever, abdominal pain, recurrent blood in stool then he may require detailed evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
As per your history, it may be due to hard stool or constipation.
For that give him a soft diet. Keep him hydrated.
He may require stool examination and complete hemogram after consultation.
At present no need for active management required. Watch for symptoms like fever, abdominal pain, recurrent blood in stool then he may require detailed evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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