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What Causes Slimy Green Colored Stool?

my baby is 23 months old her poop for the last 3-4 days has been mucous like slimmy, sometimes its green and sometimes its brown. she is not having fever or in pain and she is eating well. what could this be from? is her poop a sign of something wrong?
Thu, 7 May 2020
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Hi,

Is the frequency of stool also increased?

Frequent passage of loose stools of 4 days suggest acute gastroenteritis. But if she do not have fever, and stool is not blood stained, we need not worry. Giving zinc supplement and probiotics can hasten recovery but not a must.

Take her to doctor if this continues beyond 1 week, she becomes febrile or the stool becomes blood stained. Meanwhile, avoid juices and sugary items. Giving curd is good, as it helps restoring gut flora. If stools are frequent, give frequent sips of ORS solution to avoid dehydration.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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What Causes Slimy Green Colored Stool?

Hi, Is the frequency of stool also increased? Frequent passage of loose stools of 4 days suggest acute gastroenteritis. But if she do not have fever, and stool is not blood stained, we need not worry. Giving zinc supplement and probiotics can hasten recovery but not a must. Take her to doctor if this continues beyond 1 week, she becomes febrile or the stool becomes blood stained. Meanwhile, avoid juices and sugary items. Giving curd is good, as it helps restoring gut flora. If stools are frequent, give frequent sips of ORS solution to avoid dehydration. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician