What should I do if a two-month-old baby has blood in their stool?

Patient's question:

Dr. Wang, hello! I consulted with some experts and they recommended that the child take pediatric Libo. Is gentamicin a prescription drug? Can I buy it from a pharmacy and give it to the child directly? Do I need to do a skin test? Thank you! I eagerly await your reply.

Doctor's answer:

Abnormal infant stool can be caused by improper feeding or by illness. Abnormal stools caused by improper feeding can return to normal with dietary adjustments. For abnormal stools caused by illness, it is necessary to take the child to the hospital for timely examination and treatment to avoid delaying the condition. Blood diseases, such as neonatal hemorrhagic disease, hemophilia, leukemia, aplastic anemia, and allergic purpura, can also cause blood in the baby's stool, leading to the presence of mucus and blood streaks in the stool. However, mothers should not be too anxious—baby blood in the stool is not always caused by illness.

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