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6 year old had an appendectomy about 3 weeks ago. since then has had mucus in stool. she has had only mucus with no stool on some occasions. surgeon doesn't seem concerned. is this normal?

Q: 6 year old had an appendectomy about 3 weeks ago. since then has had mucus in stool. she has had only mucus with no stool on some occasions. surgeon doesn't seem concerned. is this normal?

: Mucus in stool or just mucus, suggest inflammation in the large intestine. You may wish to consult a general pediatrician and may be a GI specialist. Wish you and your daughter good health!

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Mucus in stool or just mucus, suggest inflammation in the large intestine. You may wish to consult a general pediatrician and may be a GI specialist. Wish you and your daughter good health!

Answered 6/20/2021

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A member asked:

6 year old had an appendectomy about 3 weeks ago. since then has had mucus in stool. she has had only mucus with no stool on some occasions. surgeon doesn't seem concerned. is this normal?

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