A member asked:

My 2 year old son has had mucous mixed in with his solid and semi-solid stools for the last 3 days. extremely foul odor! what could this be?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

GI infection: Foul smelling stools with mucus usually means a gastrointestinal infection. It can be caused by bacteria, virus, or parasites. Best to bring this to his pediatrician/family doc's attention.

Answered 10/1/2016

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Foul odor: He may have eaten something that doesnt agree with him or he has an impending infection.

Answered 5/15/2018

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