Q Babys diaper with a spot of blood what can it be?
If it is a single spot of blood isnt something to worry about, especially if your baby seems otherwise well. There are numerous possible causes ranging from severe diaper rash to a small tear somewhere along the digestive tract. The most likely cause is an anal fissure, which is usually the result of a hard or even slightly hard stool. If you gently spread his buttocks, you may see a small cut or laceration. If you detect a fissure, your doctor will suggest or prescribe cream that will heal this and prevent infection. After that, preventing constipation with fibre-rich food and lots of water is essential. If blood is bright red in color it can be because of hard stool, fissure or any lower GI tract lesion, if blood is dark in color it can be because of intestinal lesion.nThere are other causes of small amounts of blood in the diaper, but most are accompanied by other symptoms. Milk intolerance usually involves cramps and if there were a physical abnormality of the bowel such as a diverticulum.