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What Causes Green Mucus In Stool?

my 4 yr old has had a few bm the past few days.. One seemed large and round and was covered in what seemed to be a green moss or slime? and i noticed that the next day he had the same green tint to it... not like the feces itself was green but was green around it???
Fri, 6 Jun 2014
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology ,  's  Response
Hi
Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.
It seems like viral infection
Antibiotics are unnecessary
I usually give ORS, zinc and probiotics
Wishing your child speedy recovery
Regards
Dr Arun
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What Causes Green Mucus In Stool?

Hi Thanks for writing to healthcare magic. It seems like viral infection Antibiotics are unnecessary I usually give ORS, zinc and probiotics Wishing your child speedy recovery Regards Dr Arun