For the past 24 hours my 11.5 month old son has had rctal bleeding. Its not a ton but it is noticeable. He has had some problems with dairy, I am assuming he is lactos intollerant. But he hasn't had much dairy. My husband did give him a bit of egg for the first time yesterday morning, before the bleeding started. I have looked up food allergies and he seems to have alot of the symptoms. Eczema, dark circles under his eyes, mucousy stools, now rectal bleeding, he is very irritable and not playing or laughing. It seems to hurt him when I change him and hold him. He dons't have diaper rash. And he has started to brea out with some weird skin colored bumps one his arms and legs. He isan't vomiting, but he isan't eating like normal either. And he cried when I tried to feed him his favorite food.
Do I need to see an allergentist? What should I do?
2007-11-17 03:13:03 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Ok!! I am going to take him to a closer minor emergency clinic. If they think it warrants a trip the the ER they'll let me know. Thanks for the responses.
And whoever said I raped my baby, you are the sick F$%K!! A$$hole!!
2007-11-17 03:46:30 · update #1
you need to take him to see his ped, pronto! the doc will let you know if he needs to see an allergist...i'd take him to the doc like now...and if his ped isn't available...take him to the er.
2007-11-17 03:18:25 · answer #1 · answered by Kathy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
*lol* When you get back from minor emergency I am sure they are going to tell you what I am telling you -rectal bleeding is exceedingly common in babies and toddlers experiencing diarrhea or constipation and while the baby should be seen by a doctor it is not an emergency. You can just make an appointment. However given that it is Saturday and you are already there they will check your son out for you.
On the other hand pain, not playing, etc are signs that you should get medical attention within 6-12 hours. The bumps could also be hives which should be seen by a doctor as well.
It is extremely unlikely that your son is lactose intolerant -he may have a milk allergy but lactose intolerance under age 3 is extremely rare, always present from birth and impossible to miss as it causes failure-to-thrive within the first week of life. So switching to lactose-free milk products isn't going to help.
You can go for allergy testing, though it isn't as accurate at this age as it is at later ages. Mostly on this age they just run the blood test so it isn't really a big deal. It certainly doesn't hurt to work with an allergist either.
In any case here are some articles on lactose vs milk protein allergies:
http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bfinfo/lactose.html
http://users.bigpond.net.au/allergydietitian/fa/inflact.html
http://www.kellymom.com/babyconcerns/lactose-intolerance.html
http://www.cryingoverspiltmilk.co.nz/Food/LactoseIntolerancevsMilkProteinAllergy.htm
2007-11-17 12:05:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rash and bleeding are not something you want to sit around with. Take him in to the hospital right away.
It sounds like he might have something more than an allergy. Take him in today. Or right now, that would be even better. It warrants a trip to the emergency room.
2007-11-17 11:17:25 · answer #3 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the doctor right away, what are you waiting for? Rectal bleeding is not something to mess with! Yes, your son has allergies and you need to get it checked out. He could easily get dehydrated at his age which is very dangerous.
Best wishes to you.
2007-11-17 11:17:06 · answer #4 · answered by mom of 2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to call his doctor. And get him in to see the doctor ASAP. If he is bleeding and not feeling good you need to do something. If you cant get in to see his doctor you might want to take him to the ER to make sure it isn't something more serious. I hope he feels better soon.
2007-11-17 11:20:36 · answer #5 · answered by ♥LS♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like he has a reaction to the eggs. You should call your 24 hour health hotline. If you don't have one through your insurance company or locally, try this list that gives them state by state.
2007-11-17 11:27:41 · answer #6 · answered by lowerbearville 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a doctor, now. Don't self-diagnose - it could be any number of things.
Rectal bleeding is not a good sign. Get it checked out ASAP.
2007-11-17 11:16:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to call his pediatrician or go to E.R...rectal bleeding can be a sign of many things, many of them being serious.
I was chewed out by one of my doctors once because I didn't have a patient in the office immediately who had rectal bleeding.
2007-11-17 11:18:46 · answer #8 · answered by ✿❃❀❁✾ Stef ♐ ✿❃❀❁✾ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same thing happened with my son, doctor examined it and told me not to worry, told me to give him warm bath to help relieve pain and for healing process. He apparently strained himself to poop. But if I was you I would have him checked.
2007-11-17 11:19:20 · answer #9 · answered by 212 Degree 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't go to the doctor try calling poison control. 18002221222
2007-11-17 11:19:17 · answer #10 · answered by moretyme4me 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right now you need to take him to the emergency room, or call his pediatrician and ask what he wants your to do!
2007-11-17 11:17:37 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋