Question 1

what causes bloody mucus after bad bout of diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Various: It could be as simple as trauma from wiping/passing diarrhea, to an actual inflammation inside your large intestine, called colitis (often concerning for a bacterial infection).  If it persists, definitely bring it to the attention of your doctor.

Question 2

lately ive been having loose stools covered in mucus. what could this be? ive had a colonoscopy before which was normal.

Accepted Answer

IBS: Irritable bowel syndrome is a common cause of mucus in stools. If you're also experiencing cramps and loose stools and can't pinpoint any triggers, look into the fodmap diet to learn which foods to avoid. Your gastroenterologist can also advise you.

Question 3

i've had loose stools with mucus and clear mucus on its own come out of anus for a week shall i see a doctor?

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Go see your doctor: Any time symptoms persist, it's always a good idea to check in w/your family doctor (or gp on your side of the pond). Loose stools or diarrhea is more worrisome when accompanied by stomach pain, blood, fever, sweats, chills, etc. Think back to where you last ate before getting sick. Ask your mates if anyone else is feeling poorly. Some anti-diarrhea medications may be available w/o prescription.

Question 4

hi i have mucus after bm on and off and loose stools once a week. worried about colon cancer. should i worry?

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No: It is highly unlikely that you have colon cancer. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 5

for the past couple of months, i've had loose stools in the morning that look torn up and often crumble in the water with mucus floating, even after being on a full bland diet with no triggering foods. gi doc doesn't want to do a stool test. ideas?

Accepted Answer

Loose stools in AM: I'm not sure why the gastroenterologist doesn't want stool testing to check for intestinal malabsorption or check the fecal calprotectin level. Perhaps he/she feels you simply have an irritable bowel rather than something like pancreatic insufficiency or inflammatory bowel disease. If you're not troubled the rest of the day, taking dicyclomine before breakfast could help. ?2nd opinion.

Question 6

are very foul smelling loose stools in infants without fever, mucus or blood a sign of amoebic dysentery ?

Accepted Answer

Amoeba Shmomoeba...: Think about it this way: Whatever is causing the diarrhea, an infant is very sensitive to fluid loss, and other losses too.So if it has been excessive and persistent and the baby won't take enough fluids by mouth to compensate for the losses(dry mouth, decreased tears and urine volume, acting cranky and tired), it's time to see a doctor. Let him figure out the cause, whether amoeba or just a virus

Question 7

my baby is spitting up yellowed mucus, has seedy yellow loose stools, sounds congested, and is crying a lot. what's wrong with her? no fever.

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Need more info: Do not know the age of the baby, what other symptoms may be present, whether she is feeding appropriately, sleeping too much, irritable, or other vital info.  Strongly suggest that you take her asap and be seen by a doctor to make certain nothing serious is going on, or at least call and speak with a pediatrician.

Question 8

i've had mucus in my stools and mucus when i wipe for 3 weeks now and very small loose stools and now i keep feeling nauseous morning or night?

Accepted Answer

Stool sample: See your doctor for fecal studies.  If you are having mucus or white streaks in your stool then get analysis.  You may be experiencing bacteria or fungal overgrowth.  Your doctor can help.

Question 9

i have been experiencing loose stools and what looks like mucus in my stools. this has never happened to me before, should i take imodium (loperamide)?

Accepted Answer

No: Be checked by your doctor and have your stool analyzed and consider a colonoscopy. Imodium (loperamide)  may slow down diarrhea but masks the underlying cause and it would likely return. All the best sorting through this problem. Stay healthy.

Question 10

blood mucus frequent loose stools. had sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy with adequate view. should i still be worried and what else can cause this?

Accepted Answer

Colonoscopy: The best person to determine what is going on is the colonoscopist.  Have they not discussed the results of this with you. Usually they will biopsy randomly if there are no definitive points of abnormal mucosa visible. Call and talk to your GI doctor. Best wishes.

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What causes bloody mucus after bad bout of diarrhea?

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Lately ive been having loose stools covered in mucus. what could this be? ive had a colonoscopy before which was normal.

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I've had loose stools with mucus and clear mucus on its own come out of anus for a week shall i see a doctor?

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Hi i have mucus after bm on and off and loose stools once a week. worried about colon cancer. should i worry?

A member asked:

For the past couple of months, i've had loose stools in the morning that look torn up and often crumble in the water with mucus floating, even after being on a full bland diet with no triggering foods. gi doc doesn't want to do a stool test. ideas?

A member asked:

Are very foul smelling loose stools in infants without fever, mucus or blood a sign of amoebic dysentery ?

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My baby is spitting up yellowed mucus, has seedy yellow loose stools, sounds congested, and is crying a lot. what's wrong with her? no fever.

A member asked:

I've had mucus in my stools and mucus when i wipe for 3 weeks now and very small loose stools and now i keep feeling nauseous morning or night?

A member asked:

I have been experiencing loose stools and what looks like mucus in my stools. this has never happened to me before, should i take imodium (loperamide)?

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Blood mucus frequent loose stools. had sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy with adequate view. should i still be worried and what else can cause this?

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