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Good day. my son who is 6 weeks old had 2 green poop diapers last week and today there is mucus in his poop and he seems to be struggling a bit too when he poops. can this be due to the formular we fees him?

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Poop trouble.: Could very well be the formula, but better to have the Pediatrician examine his abdomen to make sure there’s no obstruction or suspicion of infection.

Answered 11/15/2017

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A member asked:

Good day. my son who is 6 weeks old had 2 green poop diapers last week and today there is mucus in his poop and he seems to be struggling a bit too when he poops. can this be due to the formular we fees him?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

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