What Causes Bloody Mucus Discharge From Rectum And Diarrhea?

Posted on Sun, 14 Feb 2016

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Question : I have a small amount of bloody mucus coming from my rectum, I had diarrhea about 12 hours ago could that be the cause?

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Monitor only for now and report any other symptoms!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this bloody mucus coming from the rectum. This could be related to a minor wound sustained during stools. These would normally resolve spontaneously. This is why i will recommend that you observe the stool sonly to see if this will continue or not. If t doesn't, then there is no need to be bothered. If it does, I will recommend that you get a rectal exam and probably a colonoscopy. Between, when was the last time you got a screening colonoscopy?

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.

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