Bloody stool
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Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Bloody stool
When parents mention Bloody stool they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Crying | Often | 2 mentions |
| Frequent crying | Often | 2 mentions |
| Vomiting | Often | 2 mentions |
| Fussiness (being fussy) | Often | 1 mention |
| Hard stool | Often | 1 mention |
| Hives | Often | 1 mention |
| Rashes (any cause) | Often | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Bloody stool
How common is Bloody stool?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 10.87% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Bloody stool.
Percentage of kids with Bloody stool by year of age
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This is based on a survey of 552 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Bloody stool “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 2% | 12 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 3% | 17 mentions |
| Weekly | 7% | 39 mentions |
| Monthly | 3% | 18 mentions |
| Annually | 5% | 27 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 4% | 22 mentions |
| Once | 3% | 19 mentions |
| Never | 74% | 432 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 3% | 14 mentions |
| Severe | 2% | 12 mentions |
| Moderate | 6% | 34 mentions |
| Mild | 8% | 46 mentions |
| Not at All | 81% | 446 mentions |
Discussion of Bloody stool
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