Hello.. my 1yr old son had a hard time pooping and when he did there was blood in it. is this normal?

Question

Hello.. my 1yr old son had a hard time pooping and when he did there was blood in it. is this normal?

Answer 1

soiunds like constipation to me. have him drink more water and eat less dairy.  if it was dark blood i would be concerned however and would take him to the er.  

is he lethargic, running a temp? acting wierd?

Answer 2

if your son is constipated then it sometimes happens that a little blood shows in the poo this is caused by straining which may have caused a little tear when the poo was exiting his r****m. i had this problem with my son when he was 1 but it was mostly due to teething. but give him plenty of water and mix in a little sugar this helps loosen the motions or squeeze a fresh orange for every 1 oz of juice you should add 3 oz of water this helped my son clear it out of his system. if you are giving him formula milk then cut out one botle a day and give him water instead. constipation is quite common in babies try the juice and water and it should improve in 2-3 days but i'd also give him a mild laxitive to help him clear the blockage. you can get these in liquid form of a suppositry which you insert into the r****m. you can get both of these over the counter from you pharmacy.i hope this helps. but the blood is nothing to worry about it was more than likely caused by a tear. : )

Answer 3

Call his pediatrician and see what he says. I have not heard of this with a child so young. It is better to  ere on the side of caution. Do it right away.

Answer 4

he constipated and needs more water and fiber in his diet i used to have these problems myself  thats what the doctor recommeded for me  

Answer 5

You should call the doctor. Blood in the stool is not normal but it depends on the amount. If it's a lot definitely take him to be seen very soon. He could have just been straining himself a got himself a boo-boo on his bottom and made himself bleed like a hemorrhoid or something.  

Answer 6

Yes, it is normal, especially if the f***s are particularly large. I would guess the next time he has a bowel movement you will not notice it unless he is still constipated. You should check his diet. If your son is one he should still be eating a pretty basic diet. Lots of green veggies balanced with maybe an extra dose of fruits should get him regular pretty quick. Good luck!

Answer 7

any time there is blood in the stool you should take them to the doctor. this could mean a variety of different things. i say it would be best to call it in to your ped