what can cause blood in stool in infants
Blood in Baby's Stool. Babies can sometimes have blood in their stool that is caused by food allergies, a small anal tear or fissure, or even a temporary case of lactose intolerance. It might even be a drop of blood that came from a cracked nipple, which the baby then passed through his system.
Here are just a few reasons why your baby may have blood in his stool: 1  An anal fissure, which is a small anal tear often caused by passing a hard stool. 2  A food allergy. 3  Maternal blood from delivery or from cracked, sore nipples.  An intestinal 1  infection. An intestinal disorder, such as colitis or intussusception.
Causes of Blood in Stool. 1  Anal Fissure. If no diarrhea, most of these children have a small tear in the anus. 2  Strep Skin Infection. A Strep skin infection around the anus can also cause blood-streaked stools. 3  Bacterial Diarrhea. If also has bloody diarrhea, a gut bacterial infection may be the cause.  Red, but not Blood.