What should be done if there is mucus in my baby's poop?

Question

Hello doctor,

My baby is three months old and weighs around 9.92 lbs, but he has stool and mucus. Although the fever subsides after giving him antibiotics, the mucus comes in small quantities, and motion is smelly, with two to three episodes per day.

Kindly help with what to do for mucus.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

There is no need to give a tablet Paracetamol or antibiotics if the temperature is below 100 degrees Fahrenheit. However, if the temperature is 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more, I suggest you provide drops of Crocin 0.6 ml (100 mg/ml) four to six hourly.

(Consult a specialist doctor, discuss with them and give these medications with their consent).

If the temperature stays above 100 degrees Fahrenheit for more than three days or if the temperature crosses 103 degrees, it is advisable to get evaluated physically by a pediatrician with possible blood investigations based on physical examination.

Please note that it is normal for children below six months to pass stools 10 to 20 times a day or once in two to three days. Both are fine and are not labeled as constipation or diarrhea. No treatment is required in such cases. Treatment is only needed when there is documented fever, lethargy, or refusal to feed.The mucus may be due to the antibiotics. It should stop once the antibiotics are stopped.

I hope it helped with the query.

Please let me know if you have any more questions on your mind.

I would be happy to guide you.

Thank you.