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drdiv
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The MOST COMMON cause of blood-stained stool in an otherwise normal infant is (A) anal fissure. (B) anal fistula. (C) haemorrhoids. (D) Meckel diverticulitis. (E) intussusception
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mazinger
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I would go for an infectious cause... but since its not part of the answers I think its, anal fissure.. Edited by mazinger on Jul 29, 2006 - 11:50 AM
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dtt
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i agree with you, Mazinger 
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drk1980
| Forum Guru  Topics: 147 Posts: 1036
an otherwise normal infant.....isnt it likely meckels? fissure wud hv h/o constipation at the least....correct me plz
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chemamr
| Forum Hero  Topics: 340 Posts: 4448
A
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drk1980
| Forum Guru Topics: 147 Posts: 1036
A indeed! i read up on it.....anal fissures IS the most common cause of LGIB in infants. Although normal otherwise, they hv a h/o constipation or hard stools and/or crying while defecating. Meckel's on the other hand is the most common congenital anomaly of the GIT, and LGIB is the most common presentation in these children (aged 1-4yrs). However, not too sure of the stats, even if some are ASxtic with spontaneous resolution there are those who bleed heavily enuff to cause anemia...or other problems. i guess this info ws mainly for my benefit:o)
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spjokes
| Forum Junior  Topics: 3 Posts: 86
A www.surgical-tutor.org.uk/d.../rectal_bleeding.htm~right
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chemamr
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is that a cell spjokes? it looks like.
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veens
| Forum Junior Topics: 4 Posts: 64
though anal fissure is common cause of lgib,child will have constipation & anal fissure is very painful condition... as nothing has been mentioned,i wld go with meckels as it causes painless gi bleed... well ,even meckels can have other symptoms, but stilll, this is what i feel ... hey let me know if this isnt the right explanation
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spjokes
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yes CHEMAMR. thats a CELL
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chemamr
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