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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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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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

Answered 10/7/2013

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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