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What Causes White Chunks In The Stools Of An Infant?

My 4 month old son had white chunks in his stool earlier today and just again when I changed his diaper. It is not the normal seedy stool. They were noticeably larger white chunks. I am taking him to the pediatrician tomorrow morning but I would like some insight on this. The other symptoms I am taking him to the Dr for is congestion, extremely stuffy nose (hard time breathing while laying on his stomach), low fever, and a lot crabbier than usual. He had his 4 month shots a week ago and also had his first 2 teeth come in a month ago.
Tue, 18 Nov 2014
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You have not mentioned whether the child is exclusively breast fed or whether supplemental feeds are being given. Most formula milks are cow milk based and hence difficult to digest and may contain white undigested portions in the stool and that is probably what you are referring to. It is normal and you need not worry about that. You can still get the stool microscopy done before you visit the doctor and that will help in confirmation.

Children of this age have small nostrils which can easily get blocked. Applying nasal saline drops like nasoclear help in removal of the blockage and give the child relief. Fever indicates infection and probably your child has a viral infection which is associated with such infections.
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What Causes White Chunks In The Stools Of An Infant?

You have not mentioned whether the child is exclusively breast fed or whether supplemental feeds are being given. Most formula milks are cow milk based and hence difficult to digest and may contain white undigested portions in the stool and that is probably what you are referring to. It is normal and you need not worry about that. You can still get the stool microscopy done before you visit the doctor and that will help in confirmation. Children of this age have small nostrils which can easily get blocked. Applying nasal saline drops like nasoclear help in removal of the blockage and give the child relief. Fever indicates infection and probably your child has a viral infection which is associated with such infections.