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What Causes Heavy Mucus Discharge In Stool?
Hi I am healthy 43y/o female that runs regularly and has a well balanced diet. Through out the last few years have times when I have what seems to be a large amount of mucus In my stool. Most recently sometimes when I think I need to have a BM only huge amounts of mucus will come out. I will making an appointment with my Dr. but was just wondering what could be causing this
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Hello,
There are many medical conditions which can cause mucus discharge in stool. When stool has visible mucus, it can be a sign of bacterial infections, anal fissures, a bowel obstruction, or Crohn's disease. I suggest a stool test and a colonoscopy for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
There are many medical conditions which can cause mucus discharge in stool. When stool has visible mucus, it can be a sign of bacterial infections, anal fissures, a bowel obstruction, or Crohn's disease. I suggest a stool test and a colonoscopy for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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