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My 3 yo was extremely constipated, i had to help pull stool out as it was stuck. it came out with a few smears of red blood. is this normal?
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No, but....: ..It is very common. A large, hard stool can cause a tiny tear in the anus and hence the blood. But you need to ask his pediatrician about dietary changes or medications to get the constipation under control. Although, not generally a "dangerous" condition, constipation can cause a lot of pain as well as toileting "accidents" in kids.
Answered 10/8/2017
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