How to Handle Newborn Stool with Blood Stains?

Question

My son is 17 days old, and I’ve noticed blood strands in his stool before. After hospital examination, it was diagnosed as mild enteritis, and he was hospitalized for 7 days and received treatment. However, shortly after discharge, I found blood strands in his stool again. I would like to ask whether he needs to be readmitted or if there are other treatment suggestions.

Answer

Enteritis may be caused by unclean diet, so it is recommended to check the daily diet hygiene and conduct a detailed stool examination to determine the cause. Mild enteritis can be treated with oral anti-inflammatory drugs, digestive aids, and anti-diarrheal medications. In severe cases, hospitalization and intravenous fluid therapy may be required to correct imbalances in water and electrolytes. For newborns, medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor, such as calcium phospholipid.