Hi Daniela,  Is there a acrid or sharp odor to the baby's stools?  Has the baby had a stool culture?  Does the baby have cramping?  These symptoms sound like clostridium colitis.  I do not know how long a baby could have these symptoms without getting better or worse if it was a bacterial infection.  I hope this baby gets better soon.  Sincerely, Rachel Wahl RN IBCLC  
 
> Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:53:40 -0600> From: Daniela Torresmarco <[log in to unmask]>> Subject: Blood in stools - another question> > I have a related question. Working with a baby with blood in stools. Stools=> slimy/mucuousy since meconium was passed (DOL 3). Blood usually occult, bu=> t periodically bright red specks/spots. Mom completely off dairy and soy fo=> r over 4 months, also down to ~10 foods for 10days. Nothing made a differen=> ce. No hiden sources of either soy or milk in diet. Mom very careful.=20> Have been trying to pinpoint souce of increased blood with carefull food di=> aries, but the culprit still eludes me. Here's my question. How long after => eating a food (allergen/intolerance) should I expect to see blood? So far n=> othing comes out clearly. How far back should I be looking? Any personal ex=> perience or research much appreciated.> =20> Thanks> =20> Daniela Torres Marco MS, RD, IBCLCPediatric DietitianBoard Certified Lactat=> ion Consultant
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