#asktheexpert my baby boy will turn 5 months this January 2nd and he poops green colour with mucus. Breastfeeding and one time formula feed

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy1 Year ago

A. mucus in the stool is very common phenomenon. it is usually present due to the throat mucus / thick saliva as well as respiratory secretions which pass on from respiratory tract (parts of nasal cavity , oral cavity and throat) to the gastrointestinal tract by swallowing and then comes out through the anal canal mixed with the stool. it may be present in less quantity during regular times and would be in more quantity during allergy as well as cough and cold in the child. mucus in the stool is also associated with gastrointestinal infections as a less constipation as well as indigestion. treatment is usually given according to the cause the green colour that many times is present in the stool is due to the digestive enzymes (bile )present in the stomach and when the food reacts with the digestive enzymes this can give green colour to the stool. the importance is of consistency of the stool so if the consistency is watery and green then only you need to meet the doctor but if it is semi solid to solid green stool then no need to meet the doctor. d

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RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl1 Year ago

A. If the mucus is continuously seen into the poop of your child there can be 1% charge of the child is having a stomach infection and green colour is mostly due to formula feeding if you’re giving any to the child

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