What Causes Excess Mucus In Stool?

Posted on Sat, 13 Aug 2016

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Sat, 13 Aug 2016 Answered on

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Question : I have a large amount of mucous in my bowels. It is a golden XXXXXXX and comes out with just a small amount of fluid. I can not tell that I'm passing the fluid and it has a strange odor.

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Symptoms likley to be due to Procto-colitis

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms

Going by description of your symptoms of presence of mucous and change in stool pattern it is likely to be due to Procto-Colitis( inflammation of rectum and colon) .
Any individual presenting with such large amount of mucous in stool aged more than 40 years , requires assessment by Colonoscopy.

I would suggest you to consult gastro-enterologist for further evaluation .

In the meantime I would suggest you the following

1. Ensure intake of large amount of fluids

2. Consume diet high in fiber

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance , will be glad to assist you

Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar