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Hi my baby is 2 month the wight is 5 kgm in stool exam the mucous is positive what is mucous?what is reason? what is refer?

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Dr. Patricia Harkins
Dr. Patricia Harkinsanswered
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics 33 years experience
Mucous: Mucous in stool may be draining from the nasal area, and is of no concern. It could be due to inflammation from another source. Discuss it with his doctor to rule out any treatable conditions.
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