Mucus in stool: A concern? - Mayo Clinic
WEBMay 30, 2024 · A small amount of mucus in stool is usually nothing to worry about. Stool often contains a small amount of mucus. Mucus is a jellylike substance that your intestines make to keep the lining of your colon moist and lubricated. But you should talk to a healthcare professional if you notice an increased amount of mucus in stool.
Baby poop: What to expect - Mayo Clinic
WEBJan 26, 2024 · This type of baby poop is known as meconium. Yellow-green. Your baby's poop may turn this color once the meconium stool has passed. Yellow. Breastfed newborns usually have seedy, loose stool that looks like light mustard. Yellow or tan. If you feed your newborn formula, your baby's poop might become yellow or tan with hints of green.
White stool: Should I be concerned? - Mayo Clinic
WEBNov 28, 2023 · White stool isn't typical. If you have white stool, you should see a medical professional right away. A lack of bile causes white or clay-like stool.
Sick baby? When to seek medical attention - Mayo Clinic
WEBFeb 25, 2022 · If your baby refuses several feedings in a row or eats poorly, contact your health care provider. Changes in behavior. If your baby is unusually sleepy or hard to awaken, tell your health care provider right away. Let your health care provider know if your baby seems floppy or if your baby is crying more than usual or is very hard to console.
Infant acid reflux - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJan 24, 2023 · Infant reflux is when a baby spits up liquid or food. It happens when stomach contents move back up from a baby's stomach into the esophagus. The esophagus is the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. Reflux happens in healthy infants many times a day.
Green stool Causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJul 2, 2024 · Not finishing breastfeeding entirely on one side. This can result in baby missing some of the high-fat-content breast milk, which affects the digestion of the milk. Protein hydrolysate formula, which is used for babies with milk or soy allergy. Lack of typical intestinal bacteria in breastfed infants. Diarrhea; Children and adults
Giardia infection (giardiasis) - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBNov 8, 2022 · Giardia parasites live in the intestines of people and animals. Before the microscopic parasites are passed in stool, they become encased within hard shells called cysts, which allows them to survive outside the intestines for months.
Intussusception - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJan 5, 2023 · Stool mixed with blood and mucus — sometimes referred to as currant jelly stool because of its appearance. Vomiting. A lump in the belly. Weakness or lack of energy. Diarrhea. Not everyone has all of the symptoms. Some infants have no obvious pain. Some children don't pass blood or have a lump in the belly.
Common cold in babies - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJun 24, 2021 · Your baby can be infected with a virus by: Air. When someone who is sick coughs, sneezes or talks, he or she might directly spread the virus to your baby. Direct contact. Someone with a cold who touches your baby's hand can spread the cold virus to your baby, who can become infected after touching his or her eyes, nose or mouth. Contaminated ...
Rotavirus - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBApr 28, 2021 · Rotavirus is a very contagious virus that causes diarrhea. Before the development of a vaccine, most children had been infected with the virus at least once by age 5.