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PERSISTENT MUCUS IN 2 YRS BABY'S STOOL

2025-10-21 06:55:13
Is persistent mucus in baby's stool normal ? His stool frequency and consistency  are normal  But before stool passing  now he feels mild pain in abdomen . He developed milk allergy with the symptom of bloody mucus 1 year ago. Then colonoscopy detected mild erosions in entire colon. After elimination of milk based products blood has stopped but persistent mucus in stool remains . Is it normal or something more investigations needed for that kind of mucus with stool?
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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment

Answered2025-10-22 07:43:25

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn specialist )

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Get stool routine done for fat globules. A more detailed and in-person examination of the child will be needed as the history is a bit complicated.

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Hello, Mucus is normally produced in intestine. But if it’s seen separate to stools and is persistent, it could mean presence of infection or allergy. We could send a stool culture to confirm.

Answered2025-10-21 12:18:49

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First immediately do Complete stool examination test

Answered2025-10-24 08:54:47

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Persistent mucus in stools could be due to  conditions like infections, allergies, gut inflammation. With history of milk allergies, maybe the child is allergic to some other foods as well.
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1.Try to go for a detailed examination by a pediatrician. 2. Monitoring of weight 3. Routine microscopy to rule out any malabsorption, infections 4. Consult Physician for need of deworming agents 5. Look for any development of rash in the local area
Health Tips
1. Avoid milk and milk products 2. Keep a soft diet for the child 3. Check for family history of Asthma / drug allergies/ food allergies in family 4. May need a consultation from pediatric gastroenterologist/ immunologist

Answered2025-10-22 14:28:32

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Visit physically to nearby pediatrician.

Answered2025-10-22 05:27:22

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Hello myself Dr Sarapu Keerthana I have few more questions to ask regarding feeding habbits of child and stool frequency and volume Kindly contact me at 739603064”
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Kindly contact me at 739six030six40

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