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What Does Brown Mucus Discharge From The Anus Indicate?

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Posted on Wed, 29 Apr 2015
Question: i have been having a brown mucus coming from my anus. I been have trouble going to the bathroom and when I do go I still feel like i have to go. i also been having some cramps that go with this

I have fibbroids (uterine) could they be causing the problem
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Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Uterine fibroids are unlikely to be the cause for brown mucus.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,

Thanks for posting your query on HCM.
I appreciate your concern for the brown discharge.

Brown mucus discharge from the anus is unlikely to be caused by the uterine fibroids.
However the most common causes include: Hemorrhoids, Irritable bowel syndrome, anal fissure, rectal prolapse, etc.

When internal hemorrhoids become large and inflamed, they secrete mucus and they also cause bleeding. Together this can lead to dark brown mucus particularly during bouts of excessive inflammation.
Irritable bowel syndrome associated with constipation, mucus production increases in presence of the hard stool resulting in brown colored mucus.

I am of the opinion that since you have been taking laxatives for the symptomatic relief of constipation, I advise you to kindly consult a surgeon for proper evaluation and may be you need tests like stool analysis to rule out the infection and colonoscopy.

Hope this answers your query.
Wishing you best of your health.


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta
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Follow up: Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (22 minutes later)
since I wrote you I have been having diarrhoea is this symtom of something worse
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Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Features are suggestive of inflammation of the rectum

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back to HCM.

As per your history you have some sort of inflammation of the rectum that is why you get an urge to defecate and cramps even after evacuation of the bowel

This is referred to as Tenesmus caused by inflammation and irritation of the rectum (proctitis) which is also associated with brown mucus formation, which may be associated with inflammatory bowel disease which has to be ruled by relevant investigations.

For immediate relief
You may take sitz baths.
A sitz bath delivers warm water to the inflamed area and can provide relief.

Avoid spicy, acidic, or fatty foods during bouts of diarrhea.

Drink plenty of fluids, but avoid caffeinated sodas.
It also prevents dehydration from frequent, loose stools.
Caffeine can irritate the digestive system.

A consultation with surgeon is recommended for further evaluation.

Hope this answers your query.


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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta
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What Does Brown Mucus Discharge From The Anus Indicate?

Brief Answer: Uterine fibroids are unlikely to be the cause for brown mucus. Detailed Answer: Dear Madam, Thanks for posting your query on HCM. I appreciate your concern for the brown discharge. Brown mucus discharge from the anus is unlikely to be caused by the uterine fibroids. However the most common causes include: Hemorrhoids, Irritable bowel syndrome, anal fissure, rectal prolapse, etc. When internal hemorrhoids become large and inflamed, they secrete mucus and they also cause bleeding. Together this can lead to dark brown mucus particularly during bouts of excessive inflammation. Irritable bowel syndrome associated with constipation, mucus production increases in presence of the hard stool resulting in brown colored mucus. I am of the opinion that since you have been taking laxatives for the symptomatic relief of constipation, I advise you to kindly consult a surgeon for proper evaluation and may be you need tests like stool analysis to rule out the infection and colonoscopy. Hope this answers your query. Wishing you best of your health.