Question 1

my two-year-old is often constipated when he doesn't drink enough fluid. when he does have a soft stool it often has mucus in it. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Constipated: He could be constipated  due to milk or milk product intake. The milk could also be responsible mucus in his stool.

Question 2

2 year old son has large blobs of mucous in his stool probably 2-3 table spoons worth what can cause this?

Accepted Answer

Mucous in stool: Mucous in stool may be due to milk or food intolerance. Keep a food diary and consult a pediatric gastroenterologist for further evaluation and possible treatment.

Question 3

my 2 year old son has had mucous mixed in with his solid and semi-solid stools for the last 3 days. extremely foul odor! what could this be?

Accepted Answer

GI infection: Foul smelling stools with mucus usually means a gastrointestinal infection. It can be caused by bacteria, virus, or parasites. Best to bring this to his pediatrician/family doc's attention.

Question 4

my 2 years old baby  having black  mucus stool?

Accepted Answer

Not normal: Black stools are not normal. While rarely a dietary cause may be found, most often black stools signify blood in the stools, blood that is coming from a little bit higher up in the GI tract. I would see your doctor soon to first check out if it is blood, and if so, find out why the child has this.

Question 5

my 2 yr old son had a big mucus blob in his nappy with not much stool at all. what could be the cause of this? he doesn't seem to have any other symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Mucous Only: If your son has this isolated episode of passing mucous with no other symptoms, then I would not pursue it.  If he has any abdominal pain, any blood with mucous, or any fever which develops, he should be seen by a pediatrician.  Hope this helps. Thank you for using healthtap!

Question 6

my 2 yo was having mucus in stool. i switched from milk to soy and the mucus stopped. now he is having a bm every hour or two. could this be from soy?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: He is likely to have a somewhat mild gastroenteritis.  Commercial probiotics can shorten the duration of loose stools.  Keep him well hydrated with electrolyte balanced fluid such as pedialyte.

Question 7

my 2 yo had a small amount of bright red mucus in stool. it's only a dot or two strictly in the mucus. he has a cold, i've been taking rectals. worry?

Accepted Answer

Not too concerning: There are several causes of bright red color in the stool. He may have a small irritation of the anus due to hard stools, more frequent stools, or the rectal temperature assessments. Apply a small amount of vaseline or a;d ointment to help the area heal. Bright red food colors can also show up in the stool (gatorade, koolaid), so you may want to avoid those for now. If it worsens, see you doctor.

Question 8

2 yr old with watery green stool that has mucus in it, normal or what could it be? should i take her in or let it run its course.

Accepted Answer

Needs to be seen: Infants with diarrhea should be seen much sooner than later. They can get dehydrated and sick very quickly. Needs to be seen by pediatrician right away or at least at urgent care. Do not wait.

Question 9

my 2 yo has had a mixture of large stools & constipation. small amt of blood mixed w/mucus on the outside. can fissure always be seen?  i don't see it

Accepted Answer

Needs an examination: Fissures are not always seen and can often be appreciated on exam.  The bleeding you described is certainly suggestive of bleeding from a fissure or even a small tear (trauma) from passing a hard stool.

Question 10

2 yo constipated. gave suppository. no stool. 20 min later took rectal temp. felt  warm. had to take temp many x. therm not working. as i was doing this brown mucus w/dot blood came out. suppository?

Accepted Answer

CONSTIPATION:: Give otc polyethylene glycol(miralax) 1-2 teaspoonful in 8-10 ounces of juice or gatorade twice daily until he gets diarrhea, then once daily. No more suppository because it is causing irritation, bleeding and pain. Give extra fluid, avoid greasy/fatty food. If not better, see the pediatrician, might need manual removal and laxative med.

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Foul smelling mucus stools 2 year old

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My two-year-old is often constipated when he doesn't drink enough fluid. when he does have a soft stool it often has mucus in it. is this normal?

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2 year old son has large blobs of mucous in his stool probably 2-3 table spoons worth what can cause this?

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My 2 year old son has had mucous mixed in with his solid and semi-solid stools for the last 3 days. extremely foul odor! what could this be?

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My 2 years old baby having black mucus stool?

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My 2 yr old son had a big mucus blob in his nappy with not much stool at all. what could be the cause of this? he doesn't seem to have any other symptoms.

A member asked:

My 2 yo was having mucus in stool. i switched from milk to soy and the mucus stopped. now he is having a bm every hour or two. could this be from soy?

A member asked:

My 2 yo had a small amount of bright red mucus in stool. it's only a dot or two strictly in the mucus. he has a cold, i've been taking rectals. worry?

A member asked:

2 yr old with watery green stool that has mucus in it, normal or what could it be? should i take her in or let it run its course.

A member asked:

My 2 yo has had a mixture of large stools & constipation. small amt of blood mixed w/mucus on the outside. can fissure always be seen? i don't see it

A member asked:

2 yo constipated. gave suppository. no stool. 20 min later took rectal temp. felt warm. had to take temp many x. therm not working. as i was doing this brown mucus w/dot blood came out. suppository?

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