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A 33-year-old female asked:
12 weeks infant with mucous blood tinged stool?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Johanna Frickeanswered
Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral 52 years experience
Anal fissures are: A possible cause, but only his pediatrician can tell you if it is from a more serious cause after examining him.
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Dr. Alfredo Garciaanswered
Pediatrics 58 years experience
Blood in stool: If your baby has not been checked by your pediatrician, please do so asap. If formula-fed, the most common cause is cow's milk allergy (regular formulas are cow-milk-based).
Another cause could be bacterial infection. Some constipated babies can develop anal fissures.
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