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What Causes Mucus In Stools And Indigestion In An Infant?
Question: My baby boy is 7 months old. He is passing green colour stool 3-4 times in a day.theres lot of mucous also. Stool test was done once which showed pus cells 6-7.he was given antibiotics for 5 days.there was some improvement for 2 days but it started again. Stool test was done again and pus cells were 2-3. Dr said theres no need for any medicine now. His stool looks as if food is passing out straight from stomach without digestion. Dr has given derolac probiotic. i am giving him only home made food,not even cerelac. No new food was introduced in past 2 weeks. He is given similac stage 2 also in addition to breast milk.
what can be the reason for this? Why so much mucus is produced.? His weight is 7.3 kg, length 63 cm, head circumference 41 cm. Theres no weight loss after this started
what can be the reason for this? Why so much mucus is produced.? His weight is 7.3 kg, length 63 cm, head circumference 41 cm. Theres no weight loss after this started
Brief Answer:
dont worry will settle down soon
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Usually loose stools is viral infection and may last a week.
You need not worry.
After a viral infection of the intestine the digestion ability will take a week more to become normal.
This is because of damage to the intestine wall by the infection.
But it will spontaneously improve as infection is eradicated by body's defence system and antibiotics.
As pus cells are normal now the infection has almost cleared from his system.
You can do stool for reducing substances to check for lactose intolerance if any.
If positive you can stop Similac and change to lactose free formula like isomil.
As there is no weight loss no need to worry.
The mucoid stools could be due to this temporary lactose intolerance.
It should settle soon.
Continue diet as advised along with probiotic.
If your child is active and playful and passing urine atleast six to eight times per day No need to worry.
Wishing your child good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
dont worry will settle down soon
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Usually loose stools is viral infection and may last a week.
You need not worry.
After a viral infection of the intestine the digestion ability will take a week more to become normal.
This is because of damage to the intestine wall by the infection.
But it will spontaneously improve as infection is eradicated by body's defence system and antibiotics.
As pus cells are normal now the infection has almost cleared from his system.
You can do stool for reducing substances to check for lactose intolerance if any.
If positive you can stop Similac and change to lactose free formula like isomil.
As there is no weight loss no need to worry.
The mucoid stools could be due to this temporary lactose intolerance.
It should settle soon.
Continue diet as advised along with probiotic.
If your child is active and playful and passing urine atleast six to eight times per day No need to worry.
Wishing your child good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Mucoid stool and frequency of passing stool has improved. But sometimes yellowish froth is passed along with stool. Whats that?
He was born on 37th week, with weight 2.43kg , length 46cm, head circumference 32 cm. Now 7 months completed, weight 7.3, length 63 cm, head circumference 41 cm. Is his growth ok? He is reluctant to eat solids
He will be placed in day care from august. Is there anything i can give him to improve immunity?
He was born on 37th week, with weight 2.43kg , length 46cm, head circumference 32 cm. Now 7 months completed, weight 7.3, length 63 cm, head circumference 41 cm. Is his growth ok? He is reluctant to eat solids
He will be placed in day care from august. Is there anything i can give him to improve immunity?
Brief Answer:
improving growth is fine
Detailed Answer:
I think he is improving given your current details, there is no need to worry.
The froth is because of incomplete absorption and will improve soon.
Growth parameters are good.
Continue breastfeeding for upto 2 years if possible.
Even a few feeds everyday will boost his immunity.
Start boiled vegetables and boiled apple.
That would help in immunity too.
Regards
improving growth is fine
Detailed Answer:
I think he is improving given your current details, there is no need to worry.
The froth is because of incomplete absorption and will improve soon.
Growth parameters are good.
Continue breastfeeding for upto 2 years if possible.
Even a few feeds everyday will boost his immunity.
Start boiled vegetables and boiled apple.
That would help in immunity too.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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