Introduction Bowel movements in babies can be very variable in color, consistency and texture. Occasionally, mucilaginous defecation may also occur. The diaper contents may appear moist and shiny and the mucus may be deposited on the stool. In most cases, mucusy stools in babies are largely harmless and occur naturally, for example when teething. Nevertheless, … Slimy bowel movements in the baby
Duration & prognosis In most cases, bowel movements normalize quite quickly. Often this happens even without any therapy. If the mucusy stool has already existed for a long time, for example due to an intolerance, it can take a few days until the intestinal mucosa has completely recovered and the stool appears normal again. The … Duration & prognosis | Slimy bowel movements in the baby
Slimy stool with diarrhea If diarrhea occurs in addition to the mucus, the child often suffers from an infection or intolerance. Diarrhea in infants is defined as at least five to six thin defecations per day. One of the most common causes of these symptoms is a gastrointestinal infection. This can be of viral or … Slimy stool with diarrhea | Slimy bowel movements in the baby
