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My son has been dealing with severe constipation for 2 weeks and last night when he got out of the shower, he had a stream of blood coming from his belly button. belly button bleeding?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Can't link this: I see no way constipation would ever be linked to belly button bleeding. Bleeding suggests a tissue injury. I would suggest you have the kid examined to see where the blood is coming from & whether it is a simple scratch or some rare gut abnormality.

Answered 3/11/2020

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A member asked:

My son has been dealing with severe constipation for 2 weeks and last night when he got out of the shower, he had a stream of blood coming from his belly button. belly button bleeding?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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