my 5 month old son has been constipated for a couple days and now he has been pushing for a couple hours, i had to help pull it out! There was blood in the stool. what could be the cause of it.
2007-07-31 05:38:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
The most likely thing is a small fissure or tear in the anal ring. This would result in bloody streaks on the surface of the stool. Treatment involves more fluids. If the situation persists, discuss it with your doctor for other ways to soften the stool. Meanwhile, lubricate the anal opening with Vaseline or similar ointment.
Blood mixed in with the stool, not just on the surface, indicates bleeding higher up the alimentary canal. A simple cause could be a colonic polyp, but there are several other causes more difficult to determine. You should seek medical attention in this instance, sooner if there is more than a tablespoonful of blood.
2007-07-31 06:01:40 · answer #1 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he's pushing and the hard poop is causing tears in his bowels. Have you tried any fruit juices or water to help loosen things up? Depending on where you live, the hot weather could make any underlying constipation even worse. Talk to your doctor to see what he/she advises for your child. I wouldn't be too concerned about the blood since its related to the passing of stool. Be sure not to put anything in his bum (like a thermometer) to try to help him pass it - you could tear his colon. If its hard little pebbles, nothing will help him get it out than more hydration, etc. Good luck!
2007-07-31 12:44:11 · answer #2 · answered by tally 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You take him to the doc but second it could be fine because he had been constipated just keep you eye on him if it alot of blood then take him to hospital right away.
2007-07-31 13:26:21 · answer #3 · answered by shortie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The constipation could cause that but why is he constipated? I would take him to his doc just to be safe.
2007-07-31 12:42:44 · answer #4 · answered by Violet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The straining from being constipated.
2007-07-31 12:42:23 · answer #5 · answered by me2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a 5 month old in question!!
Go to the Doctor ASAP!!
2007-07-31 12:42:00 · answer #6 · answered by vstar_in_texas 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What you really should do is contact your Pediatrition, you may need to change the formula!
2007-07-31 13:26:04 · answer #7 · answered by Life is to sweet 4 drama 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breast fed or formula fed? We need to know to help make an appropriate diagnosis.
2007-07-31 12:42:28 · answer #8 · answered by maegs33 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋