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My 3.5 year old has had loose gassy stools with mucus for 8 weeks. needing to go to the toilet 5-7 times. he now has frothy white mucus.

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

See his doctor: he might have parasitic infestation of his bowels, he will need stool analysis and given proper medication and he will be fine, good luck

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/6/2015

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