Question 1

what are some things that cause a lime green gel like substance in/on stool for an adult male notice when wiping

Accepted Answer

Green stools: This could result from rapid transit of feces through the intestines, or from food colorings such as in liquorice., consuming iron-rich foods or iron supplements, or leafy green vegetables, taking laxatives, and if with other intestinal symptoms it can result from irritable bowel or intestinal infections. If no symptoms, no worries.

Question 2

can gerd cause you to have mucus/gel like substance in your stool?

Accepted Answer

No worries: No, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) does not cause stool mucus. A small amount of mucus is produced by the intestine as a lubricant, so you needn't worry unless you see an increased amount. Hope that helps.

Question 3

clear gel-like secretion (mucus?) with bright red blood in stool. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: Blood in stool is never normal. It could be just bleeding from hemorrhoids, chronic inflammatory bowel disease, infection etc but it also could be caused by more serious condition like cancer.  You should go to see a GI and get yourself checked.

Question 4

i've noticed a transparent colorless gel on the surface of my stool.there is no blood and the mayer exam is negative. i've got no other symptoms.clue?

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It may be normal: A little mucus is nothing to worry about if there are no other symptoms.But you should check with your doctor if there is excessive and persistant mucus in stool, or it is accompanied by blood in the stools and if associated with change in bowels.As that may be due to underlying conditions like intestinal infection, inflammatory bowel disease.

Question 5

when i change 2 yo i see clear gel beads on  outside of his stool. looks like polymer beads on inside of diaper. is there anything else it could be?

Accepted Answer

Diaper beads: Most likely it is coming from the diaper and not the baby. Diapers vary in absorbancy and texture of the upper layer.  You might want to check the unused diaper in the box to see if they were not put together properly.

Question 6

is it bad when feces looks like gel?

Accepted Answer

Maybe...: The 'gel' is mucus. Are there other symptoms - pain, blood, difficulty straining versus constipation? And, of course, avoid the opposite - gel that looks like feces!

Question 7

when changing baby, she had a brownish/orangish diaper that was dry and a gel-like, clear substance with a tinge of yellow/green. dr ruled no infectio?

Accepted Answer

????????????????????: We can be more helpful if/when you give more info like babies age.The newer diapers have a gel woven into the fabric that draws in moisture. Such coloration is often waste crystals of urine or a benign interaction of the urine with the diaper. It is good the doc looked, but I wouldn't loose sleep over it after s/he has.

Question 8

what exactly is the moldy gel-like substance that forms on urine if left in a bottle?

Accepted Answer

How long?: If you leave anything liquid sitting around too long , it will likely get moldy and urine is no exception.

Question 9

went number 2, hard pebble like consistancy, but also had gel like substance hanging from rectum. had this occur before but not all the time. why?

Accepted Answer

Mucous: When the lining of the intestine gets stimulated or irritated, it may make mucous layer-by itself is nothing to worry about.

Question 10

in short, for the last couple years ive been pooping inconsistently,anywhere from 0-7 times a day.either solid,soft,liquid,different shades of brown.when wiping occasionally wipe off a gel like substance that is orangish brown.etc.suggestions?

Accepted Answer

GI symptoms: There are a number of possibilities including yeast infection or other parasites.  It is important for you to see your doctor to rule out other medical conditions.  You also need to be able to absorb nutrition and your situation may be keeping that from happening well.  Peace and good health.

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Gel like substance in stool

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What are some things that cause a lime green gel like substance in/on stool for an adult male notice when wiping

A member asked:

Can gerd cause you to have mucus/gel like substance in your stool?

A member asked:

Clear gel-like secretion (mucus?) with bright red blood in stool. should i be worried?

A member asked:

I've noticed a transparent colorless gel on the surface of my stool.there is no blood and the mayer exam is negative. i've got no other symptoms.clue?

A member asked:

When i change 2 yo i see clear gel beads on outside of his stool. looks like polymer beads on inside of diaper. is there anything else it could be?

A member asked:

Is it bad when feces looks like gel?

A member asked:

When changing baby, she had a brownish/orangish diaper that was dry and a gel-like, clear substance with a tinge of yellow/green. dr ruled no infectio?

A member asked:

What exactly is the moldy gel-like substance that forms on urine if left in a bottle?

A member asked:

Went number 2, hard pebble like consistancy, but also had gel like substance hanging from rectum. had this occur before but not all the time. why?

A member asked:

In short, for the last couple years ive been pooping inconsistently,anywhere from 0-7 times a day.either solid,soft,liquid,different shades of brown.when wiping occasionally wipe off a gel like substance that is orangish brown.etc.suggestions?

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