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What Could Seedy Stool With Mucus In Bowel Movement Be?

Hi I ve been constipated for the past few days almost a week now I m having stomach discomfort which has been going on for a few days I started drinking metamucil and also got a bottle of magnesium citrate and drank half within an hour I was in the bathroom after going I noticed what looked like seeds in my stool as well as mucus what could this be a sign of
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Hi thanks for asking question.
First get your stool examined for routine microscopic examination.
It might reveal egg or trophozoites of parasite like ameba that can lead amebiasis and mucus in stool.
Second if stool showing bacteria and pus cells then shigella like bacterial enteritis might be the cause.So bacterial gastroenteritis can lead mucus in stool.

While having constipation it is better to follow life style changes along with laxative.
Like for constipation drink more water and take fiber rich diet like wheat bran , whole grain , spinach etc.digestive enzyme or fiber supplement also useful.
Cooked oatmeal good in soothing stomach.
Avoid fatty foods in excess.

If you have alternate diarrhea and constipation then function bowel disease like that of irritable bowel syndrome can be the cause.

If still pain continue ultrasound examination or endoscopy examination might needed.

Wish you good health.
Dr.Parth goswami
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What Could Seedy Stool With Mucus In Bowel Movement Be?

Hi thanks for asking question. First get your stool examined for routine microscopic examination. It might reveal egg or trophozoites of parasite like ameba that can lead amebiasis and mucus in stool. Second if stool showing bacteria and pus cells then shigella like bacterial enteritis might be the cause.So bacterial gastroenteritis can lead mucus in stool. While having constipation it is better to follow life style changes along with laxative. Like for constipation drink more water and take fiber rich diet like wheat bran , whole grain , spinach etc.digestive enzyme or fiber supplement also useful. Cooked oatmeal good in soothing stomach. Avoid fatty foods in excess. If you have alternate diarrhea and constipation then function bowel disease like that of irritable bowel syndrome can be the cause. If still pain continue ultrasound examination or endoscopy examination might needed. Wish you good health. Dr.Parth goswami