|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
 |
ASK AN EXPERT
A variety of pediatric experts on staff at The Children's Medical Center of Dayton, Ohio are available to answer your questions about child health care. Submit a general question on any topic and we will try to post an answer within 14 business days. This is not always possible due to the number of questions we receive and the availability of our experts.
|
 |
|
Ask an Expert |
 |
| |
Date Posted: 02/06/2007 |
|
Question My 5-month-old son has always had mucus and bright red blood in stool at times. What could cause this problem? He gets breast milk and occ formula. |
| |
Answer Bright red blood in stools is not normal. Your son needs to be seen and checked by his physician for the cause of the bleeding. But first it has to be proven with a test that it is indeed blood, as some red dyes in juices/food can mimic blood in the stool. Among causes of bleeding include infection, milk allergy, anal fissure, intestinal conditions as intussuception, "Meckel's Divericulum" and so forth. |
| |
| Question Answered By: Maria Nanagas, MD, pediatrician and medical director, Children's Health Clinic, Dayton Children's |
|
digg us!
del.icio.us!