Question 1

i have small round white things in my stool with mucus.  they look like small ping pong balls.  do i need to worry?

Accepted Answer

Get stool exam: probably fiber; however,stool must be checked for ova and parasites.

Question 2

everytime i use the toilet 1-2  balls of stool exit &when i wipe the tissue is covered w/a watery brown (almost mucus like at times)substance.serious?

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Most likely not: This sounds like mucorrhea.  This is not serious in of itself but is there any blood? The fact that you have this every time might be related to what you eat or could relate to irritable bowel.  I would suggest that you discuss with your doctor so that it can be further defined and make sure you have nothing serious.

Question 3

what causes yellow mucus to occur in stool, accompanied by lots of gas, and slight mushy but in balls?

Accepted Answer

Good possibilities: Mucus discharge occurs in up to 50% of patients with irritable bowel syndrome, with or without pain. Mucus may also be produced in response to partial obstruction, chronic constipation, rectal dysfunction, infection, &amp; even from secretory villous tumors of the rectum. Stool studies &amp; exam should help to at least start addressing some of these possibilities.

Question 4

24 month boy. i've noticed dark grape like balls in stool. very little stool with them. mucus, globs of soft but solid rope twisted chunks. ?

Accepted Answer

Give more fiber+H2O: Important details:  ? weight gain, abdominal pain?  frequency of bm's?  If your child is happy, stooling regularly and seems healthy, then stool appearance is less important.   Many children this age are picky and eat less veggies and fruits which can either cause a large, hard stool or pellets.  Mucous glands are present in the rectum to lubricate defecation. See doctor if child seems ill.

Question 5

im having middle-lower back pain & i think its related to my stool.i been having mucus in stool, change in stool,like today i saw tan-yellow balls in stool.i get cramps too.but now im having the back pain & idk why.everything started like 18 days?

Accepted Answer

Fiber and water: You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water daily so that your urine is colorless. For the long term you may try to increase your intake of fiber foods. Consult this site for fiber foods.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948
Get regular exercise 30 minutes/day.
Wish you good health!

Question 6

i see white stuff attached to my stools. appears like small white cotton balls  and doesn't appear like any fluid. is it  candida or just mucous ?.

Accepted Answer

Have to see it: Hi! Small amount of mucus in stool can be normal.  Rectal/anal candidiasis would give you other symptoms. If this issue persists, it would be most helpful if you see a doctor and bring a sample of stool with you (in a small clean jar, can keep tightly closed in fridge for 3-5 days).

Question 7

hard balls of stool mixed with white/yellow mucous, one hemorrhoid, and some red blood when i wipe at times. no pain at all. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

This could be : IBS-C , IBD or Hemorrhoids. Internal hemorroids bleeds but not painful. See your doctor to get checked if persist.

Question 8

can a cold cause mucus in the stool?

Accepted Answer

A common cold: (upper respiratory infection) would not be anticipated to cause mucus in stool.

Question 9

what causes your stool to be mucus like?

Accepted Answer

Mucus in Stool: Stool normally contains a small amount of mucus, but passing stools with visible amounts of mucus could be from one of several different diseases or conditions. Mucus in the stool is a common symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (ibs) and ulcerative colitis (a form of inflammatory bowel disease), and is seen to a lesser degree in crohn's disease. A bacterial infection, anal fissure, or a bowel obst.

Question 10

my stool is very stringy and full of mucus?

Accepted Answer

See Doctor: Depending on how long this has been happening and if you are having other symptoms, this may be from an underlying bowel disorder.  There are many disorders that could be causing this type of stool.  It is best to see your doctor to find out the cause.

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I have small round white things in my stool with mucus. they look like small ping pong balls. do i need to worry?

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Everytime i use the toilet 1-2 balls of stool exit &when i wipe the tissue is covered w/a watery brown (almost mucus like at times)substance.serious?

A member asked:

What causes yellow mucus to occur in stool, accompanied by lots of gas, and slight mushy but in balls?

A member asked:

24 month boy. i've noticed dark grape like balls in stool. very little stool with them. mucus, globs of soft but solid rope twisted chunks. ?

A member asked:

Im having middle-lower back pain & i think its related to my stool.i been having mucus in stool, change in stool,like today i saw tan-yellow balls in stool.i get cramps too.but now im having the back pain & idk why.everything started like 18 days?

A member asked:

I see white stuff attached to my stools. appears like small white cotton balls and doesn't appear like any fluid. is it candida or just mucous ?.

A member asked:

Hard balls of stool mixed with white/yellow mucous, one hemorrhoid, and some red blood when i wipe at times. no pain at all. what could this be?

A member asked:

Can a cold cause mucus in the stool?

A member asked:

What causes your stool to be mucus like?

A member asked:

My stool is very stringy and full of mucus?

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