Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy3 years agoA. 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 quanxtity during regular times and would be in more quantity during allergy as well as cough and cold in the child.
mucus in thex stool is also associated with gastrointestinal infections as a less constipation as well as indigestion.
treatment is usually given according to the cause
Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 1 m old girl3 years agoA. hi
it happens because a baby is learning to Gain control over his bowlmovements or if a child is having constipation.
so pls feed your child on demand
burp your baby well after each feeding
do not force feed or overfeed your child.
give gentle massage on stomach in clockwise direction with firm hands
it will definitely help to cure stomach problems.
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