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What Does Presence Of Mucus In Stool Of Child Indicate?

My grandson generally passes one stool in a day for the last two months.Since last 3 days he has 2 or 3 times stools in a day and the stool has mucas also.He is 6 months old.and somehow he is disinclined to take semi solid food.He is on Nan Pro 1 right now.do i give him econorm?pl.guide me.thanks.Mrs.Naik.
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Hi,,

Acute onset loose stools with mucus can suggest gastroenteritis. But if he is not febrile, taking feeds as usual and no blood in stools, I would have given him zinc sulfate syrup 5ml once daily for 2 weeks, and ORS solution in sips after each stools to avoid dehydration. Probiotics like ECONORM I consider in cases with >5-6 episodes / day or lasting> 5 days, but not a problem if given. If he is not getting fine by 3-5 days or the above said symptoms develop, we will need a direct consultation for antibiotic treatment.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK, Pediatrician
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What Does Presence Of Mucus In Stool Of Child Indicate?

Hi,, Acute onset loose stools with mucus can suggest gastroenteritis. But if he is not febrile, taking feeds as usual and no blood in stools, I would have given him zinc sulfate syrup 5ml once daily for 2 weeks, and ORS solution in sips after each stools to avoid dehydration. Probiotics like ECONORM I consider in cases with 5-6 episodes / day or lasting 5 days, but not a problem if given. If he is not getting fine by 3-5 days or the above said symptoms develop, we will need a direct consultation for antibiotic treatment. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK, Pediatrician