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Suggest Treatment For Presence Of Mucus In Stool
I have noticed what appears to be either strands of tissue or mucus in stool sometimes no stool but this mucus or tissue.. using a glove examined and looks like it contains blood. What do you think? YYYY@YYYY I cannot afford to pay for answer. With the price of my medication it keeps me straped. I am a cancer survivor
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Wed, 23 Nov 2016
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Hi,
Mucus & blood in stools indicates irritation of intestinal mucosa due to inflammation (infection, inflammation, allergies, malignancy).
The cause needs to be evaluated by needful investigations followed by specific treatment. Please consult a Gastroenterologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
Mucus & blood in stools indicates irritation of intestinal mucosa due to inflammation (infection, inflammation, allergies, malignancy).
The cause needs to be evaluated by needful investigations followed by specific treatment. Please consult a Gastroenterologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
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