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What Causes Clumpy Discharge Of Diarrhea In Infants?
My 6 month old has pooped 4 times today and most of it is loose and watery but it also has this thick cottage cheese like substance in it. Not like the seedy stuff but in clumps. She usually only poops once a day or once every other day. Before today her poop has been bright yellow with a paint-like consistency. Should I be concerned at all? My husband and I both has a bad 24 bug 2 days ago. And we have given her a few bites purée fruit in the last week. I m wondering if either of those could have anything to do with it? She is still breastfeeding.
Fri, 28 Apr 2023
Hi,
The clumpy discharge of diarrhea in your infant's stool may be due to an infection or an imbalance in their gut flora. Your infant may have picked up a bug from you or your husband, which is causing the loose and watery stool. The thick cottage cheese-like substance could be mucus, which is produced by the intestines in response to inflammation or irritation. It is also possible that the introduction of new foods could have upset your infant's digestive system, leading to these changes in their stool.
Since your infant is still breastfeeding, it is important to make sure they are getting enough fluids to stay hydrated. You may want to consult with your pediatrician to rule out any underlying medical conditions or infections. They may recommend a stool test or other diagnostic tests to determine the cause of the changes in your infant's stool. In the meantime, you can continue to breastfeed and monitor your infant's stool for any further changes or signs of dehydration.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
The clumpy discharge of diarrhea in your infant's stool may be due to an infection or an imbalance in their gut flora. Your infant may have picked up a bug from you or your husband, which is causing the loose and watery stool. The thick cottage cheese-like substance could be mucus, which is produced by the intestines in response to inflammation or irritation. It is also possible that the introduction of new foods could have upset your infant's digestive system, leading to these changes in their stool.
Since your infant is still breastfeeding, it is important to make sure they are getting enough fluids to stay hydrated. You may want to consult with your pediatrician to rule out any underlying medical conditions or infections. They may recommend a stool test or other diagnostic tests to determine the cause of the changes in your infant's stool. In the meantime, you can continue to breastfeed and monitor your infant's stool for any further changes or signs of dehydration.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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