What causes enlarged thymus in a kid
Patient: My eight month old baby is having soft stool with blood in it for the last one month. Doctor found his liver and spleen enlarged. Otherwise he is happy and eats well. He was given a course of antibiotic when he first showed diarrhea like symptoms. Doctor now wants to wait and watch. The baby was diagnosed with an enlarged thymus at birth. Do I need to worry? Doctor: Hi...enlarged thymus is common in new born babies. That is not to be worried about. But blood in the stools going on for 1 month without any other illness or fever cannot be bacterial infection or infection related. It should be a cow's milk protein allergy or a non-infective inflammation. I suggest you have a second opinion regarding this.Regards - Dr. Sumanth