QUEST ION: My baby was put on antibiotics recently for a possible infection after a chest x-ray. On the third day of giving him the antibiotic he had two bloody bowel movements. He’s had three so far, and I’m worried. His doctor said it was caused by the antibiotic and we should just observe him. What do you think?

DR. BILL: I’ve had several similar questions concerning this topic. Let me refer you to this article to help shed some light. http://www.iammodern.com/pediatrician-guru/pediatrician-guru-blood-in-stool.html

If the blood gets worse, or your child shows other symptoms such as fever, abdominal pain, vomiting, weight loss, or does not improve, return to you doctor for a re-evaluation.