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What Causes Green Loose Stools With Mucus In Kids?
hi, my 6 month old is sufferring from loose stools from the last 15 days. the doctor prescibed enterogermina and got a stool test done. the stool test showed he had E histolytica and then the doctor prescribed nizonide. the stools were getting better but have started again today and now they are green and mucousy. please help.
Mon, 7 Sep 2015
Hi,
I am dr.Usha and i am a pediatrician and neonatologist .A 6 month old baby with not well formed stools and entameba histolytica in the stools ,means he has an infection of the gut with a parasite called ameba ----there are some hygeinic actions you can take
1.wash hands very carefully before and after you change his pampers and dispose them in a special waste basket .
2.Same applies to washing hands before ans after formula preparation and sterlisation of bottles.
3.Most likely the first course of medication has nor removed the ameba from childs gut .
4.I suggest that you repeat the stool test and proceed regarding medications after the results .
5.Also report if you notice frequent crying ,irritation ,redness aroun anus or if stool has drops of blood .
Normally loose stools caused by amebiasis may take 2 to 3 weeks to clear completly
I am dr.Usha and i am a pediatrician and neonatologist .A 6 month old baby with not well formed stools and entameba histolytica in the stools ,means he has an infection of the gut with a parasite called ameba ----there are some hygeinic actions you can take
1.wash hands very carefully before and after you change his pampers and dispose them in a special waste basket .
2.Same applies to washing hands before ans after formula preparation and sterlisation of bottles.
3.Most likely the first course of medication has nor removed the ameba from childs gut .
4.I suggest that you repeat the stool test and proceed regarding medications after the results .
5.Also report if you notice frequent crying ,irritation ,redness aroun anus or if stool has drops of blood .
Normally loose stools caused by amebiasis may take 2 to 3 weeks to clear completly
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