8 Month Old Mucousy Stool

Hi T.,

I agree that you need to continue on with the specialist.

But, being in the natural health field, these would be what I would try at home.

a. I don't know if you're breastfeeding or if he's on formula, but it sounds like he may have an allergy (consider milk, formula, wheat) - creates the extra phlegm, gassiness, hard stools. So you might try changing either what he's being fed or you own diet if you're breastfeeding and see it that makes a difference.

b. The medical community doesn't seem to consider this, but sometimes a yeasty issue causes this - you mentioned 'white' stuff. If it were me, I'd try adding a probiotic to his diet (if I were breastfeeding, I would add it to my diet, perhaps my body is imbalanced in the intestinal flora). A capsule can be opened and added to food that isn't hot. It won't hurt him.

There are also some simple massage techniques you can use on his little tummy to help relax him and perhaps encourage digestion.

You're right to be concerned - you want his colon to be working properly and not set him up for major colon issues as he gets older. If you'd like more info, just contact me and I'll get more info to you.

Blessings,

B. C., CR, CCI, BCRS,
Natural Health Coach
Essential Oil & NSP Herb Specialist
Certified Newborn Massage Instructor
Certified CARE Instructor

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I would seek the advice of another doctor first. Mucous in the stools can mean many things...esp if your child has been ill or has been eating a lot of foods w/refined sugar. My son has had similar issues and we have him take a 1/4 tsp of (lemon flavored) fish oil in the morning and now there is no more straining to have a bowel movement...no laxatives needed. It has also made his hair and skin look so much better.

Best of luck to you!

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Hi T.,

I would definitely go see a Pediatric GI doctor. From personal experience (granted I am 28 years old) I am very glad I went to the GI doctor. When my son was less than 3 months old, I was the one sick. I was in the bathroom constantly and was having the same problems as your son. I agree with what one Mama said check for IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). I have it and it is very painful and can have episodes like these that your son is having.
When I went to the GI doctor, I ended up having a colonoscopy and everything was fine. I am now on a high fiber diet and take probiotics to help. I have been fine ever since. The only time I get real bad episodes is when I forget to take the fiber.
For your son, if it is an easy fix like mine, you are better off knowing and he will be much more comfortable. If he were my son, I would take him to a specialist to see if they could give me more information.

Good luck and I hope your son feels better soon!
S.

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Hi there. I am an acupuncturist specializing in the holistic treatment of children. Unfortunately, western doctors have very little treatment of digestive issues like this. What your doctor essentially did is rule out the very serious syndromes, which is great. However, what is needed at this point is real treatment and relief of your baby's symptoms. Holistic medicine has the means to do this.

So, with that said it is quite possible that your baby has a food sensitivity or/and intestinal imbalance/blockage (like you said) causing the inflammation. Using the holistic approach, we would use supplements to help reduce inflammation, we temporarily eliminate certain foods, and use herbs and stimulation of acupuncture points (with or without needles) to help you baby heal from the inside out. In addition, holistic treatment helps your baby's body to keep these type of symptoms from coming back. In my experience it works very well.

If you have any questions please let me know, I am always happy to answer anything that I can. I hope this helps.

J. Stevens, L.Ac.
www.yourwholefamilywellness.com
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Definitely get a second opinion, and know that this is not normal or ok. Something else I would ask is whether or not he has any type of cough or allergy symptoms. It *could* be Cystic Fibrosis, which is a disorder that affects the respiratory and digestive systems. A big indicator is the mucousy or greasy stools, and any persistent or chronic cough/cold/etc.
I have CF, and when I use the restroom after forgetting to take the digestive enzymes necessary to help digest my food, I strain and hurt, even though it is almost diahrrea-like, and I'm not at all constipated.
Not to scare you, just bringing up what rings a bell for me :)
A.

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