What causes constipation in a 3 month old with white specks and mucous in bowels?
Patient: My son is 3 months old & has had trouble having BMs the past couple days (excessive straining, screaming in pain, etc...) Today I had to give him a glycerine suppository to help him produce a BM. When he finally did go, it was grey with white specks and had a mucous-like consistency. I could see the remainder of the suppository in his diaper, but this has never happened before when I ve had to resort to using them. Should I be worried? Doctor: Hi...this type of behaviour is common for kids of this age. This cannot be dealt with as constipation. Please do not use suppositories at this tender age. It could be his natural cycle to pass in 3 days (motion). You need not worry regarding the consistency of post suppository motion.Regards - Dr. Sumanth