Son has bloody stools-sorry gross but I am worried had to ask

[beera]

Yes you should take him to the doctor!

[Hopes]

I do understand why the OP hesitates. Since she's a hypochondriac, she constantly second guesses herself and resists the urge to go.

However, given her son's recent mental history, she needs to go!

[Madeline2121]

I would not only be concerned that the stool was bloody, but that such a young child had been having diarrhea for three days straight. OP, take him to the doctor.

[Braunwyn]

I think you should call child protective services, tell them what's going and that you don't know if you should call a doctor, and to please advise.

[longnecker]

Originally Posted by Zimbochick

Pediatrician > Message board

You think just because a Pediatrician went to college and interned he/she would know more than someone here on C D??

[Marlow]

Originally Posted by angrymillionaire

Said son is 4. He has a weak stomach at this point I do not know if the actual stools are bloody or if because of his diarrhea his anal region has become so irritated that it's bleeding leading to bloody looking stools. Its been 3 days. He already missed a week of school as some of you might know so I was reluctant to take him to the doctor. Diarrhea has improved somewhat over the past 3 days. But the color of his stools is worrying me. Its loose, yellow with blood traces. After being in hospital with him, I also had diarrhea.

Is this normal?

Should I sit it out or take him to the doctor? If so should I take a stool sample?

He's 4. He can miss school without any repercussions.

If you haven't made a doctor's appointment by the time you read this, you need to question whether you're prepared to act as a parent to this little boy.

[Kibbiekat]

Could be e. Coil, which can kill a small child. Take him to the doctor or er now!