Depending on where the blood's coming from (ahem), it could also be a UTI or bladder infection. Or perhaps an ulcer.

Oh, wait. You said "blood in stool." Sorry.

Still, it could be an ulcer, or even a hemmorhoid, especially if he's been constipated. Sounds counterintuitive, I know, but still ...

Hang in there, hon, and keep us posted.

Or broken blood vessel if he's been having diarrhea.

I'll shut up now.

I'm sure he'll be ok! Let me know how it goes. *hug*

I freak out too, I know how you feel. Our oldest has nosebleeds, a lot. One doctor said "we'll do bloodwork, but this could be a sign of {some cancer name}." Well, we were pretty much freaked out for the week while we waited to do more bloodwork. Turns out, he just had an infection. He still has the nosebleeds, but trips to a better doctor let us know these things sometimes happen.

I hope everything turns out okay!!

It is completely understandable for you to freak out. My hubby had this problem about a month ago. His was a minor infection in his colon. But it sure is scary to see. Hang in there and let us know when the doc says, "all clear."

You're a mom. It's your job to freak out when something not right happens to your child. I'm sure everything will be okay.

Oh I hope everything is ok, I am a total panicer(?) too. Let us know how it goes at the doctors. ((((HUGS))))

I'm praying for you and your family. Everything will be alright - it's in God's hands sugar!

*hugs!*

Many hugs honey, I hope everything is ok!

I know how scary that is, the good news is that you have less to worry about if the blood is red than if it's black.

Did you look at his tush?

Let us know as soon as you know.

He's really young still, isn't he? I'd think it was too early for some of the more dangerous things that can cause that sort of malady. Trip to the doctor ought to fix 'em.

really could just be hemorrhoids--which suck for him, but totally treatable. Sorry you are having such a rough time though--when do you see the doctor?

y, step away from the google!

i know you're worried hon. but freaking out about it isn't going to do you or him any good. i hope it's good news at the doctor. big hugs.

He could have an ulcer true, but also he could have a stomach bug thats pretty bad and that can happen also. Someone mentioned piles, well that can happen with piles as well. So don't freak out and just wait for the news. I know I get the same way each time Megan has one of her breathing problems and we have to get up in the middle of the night to rush her to the hospital. It's not fun and I get sick to my stomach each time I see her gasp for air. It sucks. Let us know how it goes Y. Lots of hugs and warm well wishes.

Eek! I'm sorry. That is scary, and I'm glad you were able to get him in to the doctor this afternoon. Better to do it that way than go to the emergency room, and, more than likely, have to wait just as long there under much more uncomfortable circumstances.

Mine swallowed a penny once and I TOTALLY freaked out. Sorry this is happening. Keep us posted.

-H

As far as the heart racing thing.....

Years ago mine began doing it while I was pregnant. We chalked it up to that but then it was still there.
It got worse and worse to the point of making me black out one day at work.
I finally went to the doctor and had a heart monitor put on.
It is a type of arrythmia that is now controlled with daily medication. (a beta blocker called Metaprolol)
So perhaps it is the same thing.
Mine would happen at all times, not just times of extra activity. I could be sitting totally still and it would start.

Hope everything turns out alright.

We all worry.

My son had blood in his stool and from what I understand red blood is better than black (bleeding internally). We decided he had diverticulitis which is basically not enough fiber (this is my junk food junkie so not a surprise!) and we adjusted his diet. It cleared right up.

Best of luck - thinking of you both.

I'm keeping y'all in my thoughts. I'm sure it is something easily explained and treated.

I cannot begin to imagine the stress a parent must go through when their child is hurting. I wouldn't dare to compare it to the love I have for my furry kids. I hope it's really nothing to worry about, so hang in there.

I'm so sorry. I know you must be a wreck, but am sure it will all work out and be dealt with accordingly. Blood coming from anywhere it shouldn't is worrisome, and you were smart to get an appt. ASAP. Let us know what you find out. And stop with the internet searches, sometimes ignorance truly is bliss until we have the truth. God Bless.

Hope everything is OK!

Sometimes blood in the stool is caused by simply not chewing crunchy foods up enough, especially when it involves a kid. The too-big pieces scratch the colon and that's where the blood comes from.

A meal or two of softish foods and it will probably clear right up.

And if it doesn't, then it's doctor-time.

(This happened to my son a lot when he was between 8-14 years old. He was just in too big a hurry to chew his food thoroughly.)

It's very common. I hope it's the reason for your son's problem, and not something else.

You know, hon, most situations such as this usually have very easy ordinary origins and solutions. As moms, we panic because we would lie down in the road to keep our children from hurting in any way, but try not to panic till you've waited a little bit, to see if maybe it's just a 'kid' thing.

And, you are just the sweetest person in the world.

I'm sure it will be okay!

This happens to my husband occasionally. He has had it checked out, and it's fissures caused by lack of fibre in his diet. Metamucil is now his best friend.

it'll be fine, i'm sure. i'm thinking of you sending good vibes over the ocean ;o)

Thinking of you all!

I'm sorry Y, I'd be scared too, only because I guess being a mom makes you want to take each and every possible pain or hurt away from your kids and make it your own.

Good luck at the doctors and we'll all be waiting to hear from you.

I'm sure everything will be ok. Not to be gross but I dripped blood once from my bottom due to a hemorroid. Then my little guy (4 yrs old) had blood in his stool and it turned out to be from an anal fissure (tear) because he wasn't getting enough fiber/fluids to soften up that poop. You cannot believe the size of this kid's poops! Sometimes I wonder how in the hell they don't rip him more than they already do. So, that being said, I'm sure your son will be fine but I know it's hard not to worry! Healthy thoughts being sent your way.