It is an abnormal phenomenon for babies to have mucus accompanying their stool. Most mothers have the habit of observing their baby's bowel movements to infer their physical condition, as they secrete feces every day and have a close relationship with their physical condition. When they discover mucus in their baby's stool, they hope to quickly find the cause. So, what's wrong with the baby's stool mucus?
1. Cold in the baby's stomach can cause mucus in the stool. When the weather turns cold or when air conditioning or fans are used, not doing enough to keep the baby warm can cause the baby's stomach to catch a cold, leading to disordered secretion and increased frequency of bowel movements, resulting in diarrhea. At this time, it is advisable to give the baby more hot water and pay attention to keeping warm.
2. Poor digestion of the baby's diet can also lead to mucus in the stool. When a baby eats too much or eats difficult to digest food, their digestion speed will slow down, and it will also cause pressure and abnormal secretion in the intestines and stomach. This situation can also make the baby's stool mucus. Pay attention to eating in moderation, neither too much nor too little, and try not to feed difficult to digest foods.
Inflammation or bacterial infection can also cause babies to have mucus in their stool. When a baby's gastrointestinal tract is infected with bacteria, the secretion system will be disrupted by the bacteria, causing an increase in secretions and resulting in mucus accompanying the baby's bowel movements. It is best to take the baby to the hospital for gastrointestinal and stool examinations to promptly identify the cause and prescribe the right medicine.
