2007-02-18 16:52:02 · 21 answers · asked by Victor Z 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Is it bright red or dark red? Bright red usually means something more on the skin's surface, maybe he wiped a little too hard (you can get flushable wipes in any drug store, they are great for after a bowel movement). Darker red/black indicates some sort of intestinal/kidney/internal problem. If it were his appendix his urine would be bloody. If it is bright red I'd wait before calling the doctor, if your son is not in any discomfort there isn't much they would do for him except examine him and that could be embarssing for him. If it continues make an appointment with the doctor.
2007-02-18 18:17:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter what the cause get this baby to the doctor immediately. If you are not concerned....well....
If you have blood on the tissue when you wipe your 'tush' would you be concerned?
2007-02-18 17:17:03 · answer #2 · answered by Mee-Maw 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him for a doctor's check up if this continues. If this continues it would be important to have a doctor rule out a gastrointestinal bleed which could be dangerous esp at a young age.
However, it may just be that his bowel motion is hard and he needs to eat more fibrous foods as well as drink more water to soften his stools, so it doesn't strain him and cause a small PR bleed when he empties his bowels.
2007-02-18 17:03:03 · answer #3 · answered by Muga Wa Kabbz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a look at his anus. If it's got skin cracking, that's probably the source of the blood and not a serious problem. If there's no sign of a skin injury, consult the doctor. Blood in the stool is rarely a good sign.
2007-02-18 19:47:25 · answer #4 · answered by bdunn91 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually just went through this with my daughter and totally freaked out. But I freaked out over nothing.
If it's a LOT of blood and is clotted, then call the doctor.
My daughter was constipated and had a really hard stool, which in turn made her bleed. I called her pediatrician who told me it was fine... and she was fine. I make sure she has raisins in her diet now to help her go more.
You're the parent - do what you feel you need to do.
2007-02-18 17:30:07 · answer #5 · answered by HCC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be nothing more than being to rough when wiping. Keep an eye on it and if it gets worse, take him to the doctor. Sometimes it happens because they strain to hard when going. I'm mom to 3 and have seen this before.
2007-02-18 18:08:31 · answer #6 · answered by Melanie A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, are you sure it's blood? This same thing happened to my girlfriend and she totally freaked ... until she remembered her daughter had been eating a bunch of red jelly beans earlier. If you're sure it's blood, you definitely need to call the doctor. Don't wait until tomorrow morning for the office to open. Call now and have the doctor on call return your call tonight. No point in taking any chances.
2007-02-18 16:59:03 · answer #7 · answered by Emily Dew 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES!! How old is he? He could be staying constipated, causing tiny tears on the inside of his bowels. You are never to young to have hemrhoids either. This is also a sign of an ulcer or some forms of cancer!
2007-02-18 16:58:03 · answer #8 · answered by ac_arrowsmitheye 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't freak out, I have three children and all of them had the same thing. You should let their doctor know just in case it is something serious, but most likely it is because their stool is tough and causes little lacerations.
2007-02-18 17:52:49 · answer #9 · answered by jwplaster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is a little guy just learning how to do it himself,right?
Well, he's not quite mastered controlling his muscles,yet, and is most likely straining too hard, causing hemmorhoids or tears.
Or it could be his diet. Feed him beans,broccoli,and have him drink juices.
Reduce milk products ,apples, and carrots.
Eating pickles really helps !!!!!!And what kid don't like pickles ?
2007-02-18 17:51:52 · answer #10 · answered by Lauran B. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋