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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 answered

Specializes in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

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.

Answered 4/12/2014

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