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Aetiology

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In younger children causes include:

  • intussusception
  • polyps
  • Meckel's diverticulum
  • cow's milk protein intolerence
  • anal fissures, which may be associated with sexual abuse
  • infection

In older children causes include:

  • bleeding diatheses
  • inflammatory bowel disease
  • haemangioma
  • Henoch Schonlein purpura

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