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Anal fissures, constipation, infections, food allergies, and parental nipple injuries are some of the common causes of blood in baby's stool.
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Anal fissures are small tears that occur when a baby passes a hard stool or has a more runny stool, which abrades the sensitive tissue that lines the anus.
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Constipation is usually caused by a milk-protein allergy, starting solids, or not getting enough fluids.
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Infections such as gastroenteritis, salmonellosis, shigellosis, staphylococcal infection, and C. difficile can also cause bloody stool.
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Food allergies and sensitivities, as well as blood in breastmilk, can also lead to blood in baby's stool.
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If you notice blood in your baby's stool, it is important to call your doctor right away.
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Blood in baby poop, whether it's small flakes or large streaks, is usually harmless, but it may indicate a medical problem.
Keep in mind: Red poop doesn't always mean blood. It can also be the result of eating red-tinged foods like tomatoes, beets, or even fruit punch.
5 Common Causes of Bloody Stool in Babies and What to Do - Parents
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Many babies will have blood in their stool at least once during infancy. Straining to poop, small anal fissures, and other minor conditions may cause blood streaks in a baby’s stool.
More serious issues — such as bleeding in the intestines — may also cause bloody stool, however.
Blood in baby stool: When to seek care, causes, and treatments
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Intestinal infection: Various bacterial infections, including shigella, salmonella, E. coli, or campylobacter, can cause intestinal inflammation that leads to tiny ruptures that lead blood into your baby's poop. Maternal blood:…
Advice for Blood in a Baby's Stool - Verywell Family
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The more common one is intussusception, when part of the colon telescopes into itself and leads to blood in baby stool . Intussusception symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting, vane, and…
Blood in Baby Stool: What You Should Do - flo.health
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