Common Causes of Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Children
Common Causes of Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Children
| NEWBORN AND NEONATE (<1 MONTH) | YOUNG INFANT (1-3 MONTHS) | OLDER INFANT (3 MONTHS-1 YEAR) | CHILD (1-10 YEARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swallowed maternal blood | Esophagitis | Esophagitis | Esophagitis |
| Anal fissure | Intussusception | Anal fissure | Esophageal varices |
| Necrotizing enterocolitis | Anal fissure | Colon polyp | Colon polyp |
| Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn | Gangrenous bowel | Intussusception | Anal fissure |
| Allergic or infectious colitis | Meckel’s diverticulum | Gangrenous bowel | Foreign body |
| Foreign body | Crohn’s disease | ||
| Ulcerative colitis |
