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    Jul 9, 2013, 08:04 PM
    Possible blood in stool
    My almost 3 year old just started vommiting and has diarrhea her last loose stool was extremely red, bright red... she did drink red kool-aid today could that be the cause or should I bring her in?
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    Jul 9, 2013, 08:05 PM
    It could be the case, but why take the chance? Children this young can get dehydrated very quickly. I would take her to get seen.
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    Jul 9, 2013, 08:07 PM
    That's what my motherly instincts were leaning towards!
    Thank you :)
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    Jul 9, 2013, 08:08 PM
    Always follow your motherly instincts. Please keep me posted on what you find out.

    Good luck to you!! I hope your little angel feels better soon.
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    Jul 9, 2013, 08:32 PM
    Agree, I always went with caution, and took child in, if it was debatable
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