Mucus In Stool: Everything You Need To Know

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Chapters

0:00 Introduction
1:13 Causes of Mucus In Stool
2:04 Symptoms of Mucus In Stool
2:21 Diagnosis and treatment for Mucus In Stool
3:13 Treatment for Mucus In Stool

Mucus is a thick, sticky, jelly-like substance that protects and lubricates your delicate tissues and organs such as the colon.
• Mucus in the body plays a major role in how the body works.
• It is used to lessen the damage that may be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi as well as protect against stomach acid or other harmful fluids or irritants.
• A small amount of mucus in stool is usually nothing to worry about.
• In a healthy person, mucus is clear and thin which is why it is often not noticeable.
• An increased amount of mucus in stool may result from diet, Illness, or environmental factors. Mucus can even change in color.
• You should talk to a health practitioner if you notice an increased amount of mucus in your stool, especially if the mucus is bloody or accompanied by abdominal pain. This may occur due to more serious conditions such as ulcerative colitis and even cancer.
CAUSES
• Chron’s disease
• Cystic fibrosis
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Ulcerative colitis
• Intestinal fibrosis
• Intestinal infection. A bacterial infection such as salmonella, shigellosis, Yersinia, and campylobacter which are often the cause of food poisoning and other infections
• Malabsorption issues
• Parasitic infection
• Anal fissures and ulcers
• Colon or rectal cancer
• Anal fistula
• Food allergies such as those associated with nuts, lactose.
• Dehydration and constipation
• Bowel obstruction
• Rectal ulcers
• Cancer
SYMPTOMS
Excess mucus in the stool is often accompanied by:
• Blood or pus in the stool
• Changes in the bowel movements or habits
• Abdominal pain
• Bloating
• Sudden changes in stool color

DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
The diagnosis will start with a physical exam and a stool sample test. The sample of the stool will be tested to detect parasites, bacteria, and other illnesses.
However, in some cases, after a physical examination, a blood test may be requested before a stool sample is taken. This process makes it easier to detect what is going on
If any other information is needed, the doctor may request you undergo a colonoscopy, endoscopy, or a CT scan. This may be necessary to diagnose and treat the problem correctly.
For some people, a diagnosis may be reached faster while in some the underlying cause may be detected after undergoing several rounds of testing and examination.

TREATMENT
The doctor will need to treat any underlying condition causing the condition.
Prescription medications and necessary treatment may be needed for people with chronic conditions such as ulcerative colitis, Chron’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and cystic fibrosis.
Anal fissures and anal fistulas may be treated with medications and possible surgical procedures.
People with cancer will be referred to a specialist who will treat cancer. This treatment will relieve and ease symptoms.
For some people, lifestyle changes may resolve the issue. Changes such as:
• Increasing fluid intake
• Eating foods rich in probiotics or supplements that contain probiotics such as Lactobacillus.
• Getting a combination of healthy balance of carbohydrates, fiber, and fat in the diet
• Consuming anti-inflammatory foods such as nonspicy foods.
It is important to speak to a doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication.

[winnienjeri]

I was having this problem of mucus and constipation, heartburn , also fibroid. But God helped me to get astrong products which upto today from 2018 January ihave never have those problem anymore

[Windshieldchoke]

Dehydration and constipation is the most common, for instance your dehydrated so you miss a bowl movement the day previously, mucus is more likely to be there

[paramiesamaranayake]

My symptoms were Bad noises from stomatch, excess mucus in stool frequently, small stomatch pain that comes and goes. Went to the GI and he requestes a colonoscopy . I did it and it shows nothing 😊 .

[drophammer]

Dark brown, thick smelly mucus, during the 6-months of severe fetal position pain. Top left stomach where large intestines turns. Hard lump would form only in one spot. Food was being blocked there. Nothing would help except pushing in the lump with my fingers until I felt pain while food passed through. I took Ivermecetin, and 8hrs later, my intestines were rumbling, bubbling, and fluttering sensations in the painful spot. Painful yet exhilarating bowl movement. At least a pint of mucus, pure white, thick rubbery mass along with two brownish, yellow, red looking rope thingamajig. I kid-you-not they were 2ft long. Never had blockage again.

[chankid]

I was having this problem because i took laxative (dulcolax) for colon cleansing purposes. I only had this problem when I consume this medication

[technicalunknown]

I had huge mucus in stool gerd, and frequent soft stool

[MustangsTrainsMowers]

A few days ago enough basically clear gel came out of me to fill an ice cream scooping spoon.

[xmxqifd]

Oh my God!
What a scary MESS!!🤪

Everybody get your herbs!

[Bluu_WyrmDog]

Oh God now I’m just scared because I might have one of these diseases.😱😱 because there was a lot of mucus on my poop I mean like more mucus then poop

[adrukova]

The only time I ever had mucus in stool was during C0-v!d .

[Advarahman]

Sir I'm 28 years old male, I have fatty liver Grade 2 (Non Alcoholic) since a year. And from past 2 weeks I'm having diarrhoea (Not watery) sometimes it's normal and sometimes with stools and also sometimes when i go to pass stool only thick jelly type muscus comes out. What could be the reason Sir??
I take things contained Sodium Saccharin
Could it be the reason
Please reply Sir

[owenfabian]

I had mucus in my stool on en off dont know why! But i had my colonoscopy 7 mos ago and it is negative dont what the reason why my poop has mucus

[RealZeroHadEnough]

Oh NVM I'm healthy I got a clear one

[leilacorrales]

Bruh this got me freaking out about like ibs 😞 I have mucous in stool and sometimes when I feel the need to go it’s just mucous but it’s not like thick more stringy? Also abdominal and stomach pains I’m going insane 😭😭

[Yo-yo-dtze]

Iam going thru this having excess mucus with bowel movements 3 yrs ago I had a colonoscopy Gi said some mucus is normal doesn’t mean infection but the mucus is yellow and then I found out when I was exposed to toxic environment (mold) that it wreaked havoc on my entire body my digestive system is way off so iam making another appt with GI to find out what’s going on btw when I had a colonoscopy he found 3 polyps 1 was precancerous and he removed them

[urfavzxraa]

I have tonsillitis I think that is the reason why

[Gtagfan]

So far the only thing I have found is white stud on my stool now I could have been seeing things but that’s the only thing if it is mucus what could it be then

[tattikahamla]

human life is hell, my stomach hurts like 10 elephants sitting on it and I don't have money for treatment, i give up

[meroasterhimesh]

Whenever i consumed opium(afeem) foam happens

[aminshah]

It occurs every time with me is it dangerous for my health because am feeling abdominal pain and hard disorder in my intestines gas with mucus with pop.