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What Causes Frequent Bowel Movements With Mucus?

Frothy frequent stools in 9 month old? My 9 month old is having frequent bowel movements (5-6 a day) for the past 2 weeks which are sometimes frothy, sometimes green, sometimes watery/liquidy and at times contains mucus. He was exclusively breastfed until 6 months and currently breastfed along with solids. He takes about 2 servings of solids per day usually, sometimes just one. One small serving of home made whole grain cereal and another snack of puréed fruit or veggie. Occasionally we will let him take a bite or nibble a bit of what we are eating. He had acid reflux and gas initial months of his life. His bowel movements were irregular meaning he will usually go a few days between movements. Then around 8-8.5 months, it became more regular and then for the past 2 weeks (he is now 9 mo), he is having bowel movements several times a day. He seems to be straining to pass stool but those are always soft...it s mostly frothy, sometimes watery and sometimes contains mucus. It was green a couple of times. He passes gas and has Bowel movements during nights as well or wake up from a map needing to pass stool. Do you know what s going on? Should I be concerned? He is otherwise a happy baby. He is only one percentile in height and weight but he had always been that way. Parents are on the smaller side as well.
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology 's  Response
HI...the kid is definitely failing to thrive and needs further evaluation. It could be a malabsorption. I am happy that he is a happy kid. I have a few questions and will suggest few possibilities.
Questions:
1. What was the birth weight and what is the current weight?
2. How is the attaining of developmental milestones?
3. Is the stool oily and floats in the pan?
4. Is there any colour change in the hair or skin?
5. Is there any history of recurrent serious infections?
Possibilities:
1. Chronic diarrhoea - ? Fat malabsorption
2. Micro Nutrient deficiency
3. Immunodeficiency either primary or acquired.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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What Causes Frequent Bowel Movements With Mucus?

HI...the kid is definitely failing to thrive and needs further evaluation. It could be a malabsorption. I am happy that he is a happy kid. I have a few questions and will suggest few possibilities. Questions: 1. What was the birth weight and what is the current weight? 2. How is the attaining of developmental milestones? 3. Is the stool oily and floats in the pan? 4. Is there any colour change in the hair or skin? 5. Is there any history of recurrent serious infections? Possibilities: 1. Chronic diarrhoea - ? Fat malabsorption 2. Micro Nutrient deficiency 3. Immunodeficiency either primary or acquired. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,