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Original poster

4yo DS has a bit of blood when wiping after a poo - should he see GP?

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DiamondStuds · 11/02/2013 19:03

I've noticed this over the last 3 or 4 days. There's not loads but an obvious bit of blood on the toilet paper when wiping. I think he's had a dose of worms as well which I've treated with Ovex a week ago - not sure if that makes a difference. He doesn't seem constipated or in pain.
What would you do?

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lizzie712 · 11/02/2013 19:06

I would get him checked out, he may have a little tear that could get infected, best be safe.

samandkat · 11/02/2013 19:08

Get that child to the doctors to be checked out

Original poster
DiamondStuds · 11/02/2013 20:35

samandkat - you sound like you think this is serious?

I will try and get him an appointment for Wednesday.

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TondelayoSchwarzkopf · 11/02/2013 20:43

I would doubt its serious - probably a little tear or cut but best to get it checked.

TheAccidentalExhibitionist · 11/02/2013 20:44

My son sometimes has this. If we can't get him to eat enough roughage he strains and sometimes has a little blood when wiping.
The GPs may want you to take a poo sample.

PoppadomPreach · 11/02/2013 20:45

samandkat - slightly melodramatic. No need to stress the OP so much.

Yes, OP, best to get it checked out, but it probably is a little tear.

starfishmummy · 11/02/2013 20:46

If it looks like blood it is possible that it is just a little tear or a scratch but it shkuld be checked out

starfishmummy · 11/02/2013 20:47

Sorry, hit post too soon. If it has been digested it wont be red.

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