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What Causes White Strings In Bowel Movement?
Question: 9 week old has white strings in poop, should i be concerned? What is causing this
Brief Answer:
mucous
Detailed Answer:
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I am sorry to hear that your child at 8 weeks old is having white strings in their stools. These white stringy material is mucous. This mucous is there to help lubricate the stool and allow it to pass easily. This is normal and nothing to be concerned about. I would recommend that you add more water to her formula or give her a small bottle of water
If you are breast feeding then you can help by increasing your fluid which will help keep your milk be less concentrated.
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mucous
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
I am sorry to hear that your child at 8 weeks old is having white strings in their stools. These white stringy material is mucous. This mucous is there to help lubricate the stool and allow it to pass easily. This is normal and nothing to be concerned about. I would recommend that you add more water to her formula or give her a small bottle of water
If you are breast feeding then you can help by increasing your fluid which will help keep your milk be less concentrated.
Hope this answers your question. Please contact us again with your medical concerns and questions
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