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Potion of poop pale colour with mucus
My 11 Months old son has mucus in stool persistent ly. For two days if it is not present then after two days mucus can be shown again in stool.He had loose motion twice and once with blood.His birth weight was 2.3kg and now his weight is 7.4kg. He eats one banana daily. He eats 3times rice with papaya, potato, chayote. He eats one time home made Cerelac with oats, roasted chana, dal. Why is my son having mucus in stool frequently?
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He is having blood mucus with stools. His weight is not appropriate for his age. Some changes might be needed in his diet as well. It is better u consult a pediatrician locally. They will also check for nutritional anemia
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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Foul-smelling stools and some mucus can be normal from around 1 year of age, as many new foods are introduced into the diet. This is known as toddler’s diarrhea. It is common and usually harmless, and no treatment or tests are needed as long as the child is otherwise well and growing normally.
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
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Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology
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Needs check up and investigations ( mainly stool routine).
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If mucus is there persistently along with blood /semisolid / “loose stools may have to do a stool Routine ..if you are giving cows milk /packet milk can stop it
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Small amount of mucus in stool is normal.if he has any other symptoms like vomitting, increased frequency of stools,stomach ache --- mostly seen as incessant cry or loss of appetite u have to worry
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Mucous in stools is normal only
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Dr. Shiv Dubey
Pediatrician
15 yrs exp
Bhopal
Mucous is a normal component of stool and shouldn't be concerning unless associated with other GI symptoms.
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Stool routine microscopy might be done
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