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What Does White Discharge With Diarrhea Indicate?

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Posted on Thu, 21 Dec 2017
Question: My 10 year old son has a whitish, cottony substance clinging to his poop. He has been complaining of stomach aches and has had diarrhea for several days. Today his BM was formed. The white stuff isn't worms. What could it be?

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Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (51 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It could be acute dysentery or bacterial infection mucus

Detailed Answer:
Hi....it could be bacillary or bacterial infection or dysentery.

I suggest you get a stool routine test done.

Meanwhile after consulting with your pediatrician you can start antibiotic and zinc supplements.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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What Does White Discharge With Diarrhea Indicate?

Brief Answer: It could be acute dysentery or bacterial infection mucus Detailed Answer: Hi....it could be bacillary or bacterial infection or dysentery. I suggest you get a stool routine test done. Meanwhile after consulting with your pediatrician you can start antibiotic and zinc supplements. Regards - Dr. Sumanth