Question 1

6 year old had an appendectomy about 3 weeks ago. since then has had mucus in stool. she has had only mucus with no stool on some occasions. surgeon doesn't seem concerned. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

: Mucus in stool or just mucus, suggest inflammation in the large intestine. You may wish to consult a general pediatrician and may be a GI specialist.
Wish you and your daughter good health!

Question 2

is it normal for a child to have mucus in stool after using an enema?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps...: Enemas are almost never used in my pediatric practice, so the 1st concern is what  triggered the need for an enema? I would never recommend an enema for your child unless specifically ordered by your pediatrician. The type of enema used may have caused the mucous--or perhaps this mucous was due to the irritant effect of whatever made the use of an enema necessary. If bloody, call your doctor now.

Question 3

why do i have mucus in stool after i wipe stool is always hard?

Accepted Answer

Needs to be checked: We need more information to advice you.A little mucus in stool some times only on wiping without any other symptoms related to GI tract like abdominal pain, blood in stools, hard stools alternating with loose stools, may be normal and harmless and do no require any treatment normally.But since you are concerned about it, i will recommend you have it checked by your doctor or a gastroenterologist.

Question 4

mucus in stool after taking immodium. should i call doctor ?

Accepted Answer

Mucus in stool: Is usually nothing to be worried about unless, it is happening on a regular basis,there is blood or change in bowel habits. Usually seen in intestinal infections that cause severe diarrhea.it may be bloody and accompanied by abdominal pain seen in Crohn's.disease, Ulcerative colitis or even cancer. If concerned, talk to your doctor.

Question 5

is it possible for adderall to cause mucus in stool? after taking adderall, i feel very lightheaded and jittery (accompanied by the aforementioned problem)?

Accepted Answer

: I wouldn't directly attribute mucus in stools to adderall unless it's causing irritable bowel syndrome or proctitis which is an inflammatory process in the rectum. Your symptoms of jitteriness, lightheadedness may signify an intolerance to adderall or the current dose. Discuss this with your prescribing physician.

Question 6

from 3 months i'm seeing on/off mucus in stool after i had anal fissure. gi says i should go for colonoscopy although crp, calprotectin tests are ok. general surgeon says mucus is not a problem at all by seeing my condition. what should i do now?

Accepted Answer

: 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
Wish you good health!

Question 7

i was told i have ibs which i have had frequent urge to use the bathroom usually little stool comes out but accompanied by mucus  i've been on bentyl which is helped out a lot until yesterday i have had bloody mucus in stool after straining ?

Accepted Answer

Inflammatory bowel?: This sounds like you have proctitis or proctocolitis i.e. inflammation of the rectum and/or colon, i.e. inflammatory bowel disease  (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis). Or maybe just irritable bowel plus a minor problem like hemorrhoid or anal fissure. If you have had receptive anal sex with other men, it could be an STD e.g. chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes. See a doctor soon to figure it out.

Question 8

loose stools and significant white mucus in stool after starting to take magnesium citrate (150mg, 1 x daily) and probiotic (50bn cfu 1 x daily). used to be constipated (6 months). had fecal calprotectin test 4 months ago and was negative. ibs?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: You may better off by increasing your fiber and water intake. 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

Question 9

i saw bloody mucus in stool yesterday. is there something wrong with my digestive system?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is never normal to see blood in your stool. This is a common symptom of proctitis or hemorrhoids but further evaluation is needed with a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscooy.

Question 10

i am suffering with chronic white mucus in stool with a gaping 15 to 20 days last 2 years. my usg whole abdomen report  is ok . pls. suggest  medicine?

Accepted Answer

Any belly pain. : Do you travel frequently  as some of the diseases like amoebiasis , giardiasis  can cause it .Do you have any weight loss, blood in the stool, fever/chills/, nightsweats , joint pains. Have you seen any gastrointestinal specialist for this before.  There are some chronic bacterial infec. Of the intestines that can cause mucus in stools .Inflamm. Bowel  dz  such as crohn's, ulcerative colitis to be r/o.

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Mucus in stool after appendectomy

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6 year old had an appendectomy about 3 weeks ago. since then has had mucus in stool. she has had only mucus with no stool on some occasions. surgeon doesn't seem concerned. is this normal?

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Is it normal for a child to have mucus in stool after using an enema?

A member asked:

Why do i have mucus in stool after i wipe stool is always hard?

A member asked:

Mucus in stool after taking immodium. should i call doctor ?

A member asked:

Is it possible for adderall to cause mucus in stool? after taking adderall, i feel very lightheaded and jittery (accompanied by the aforementioned problem)?

A member asked:

From 3 months i'm seeing on/off mucus in stool after i had anal fissure. gi says i should go for colonoscopy although crp, calprotectin tests are ok. general surgeon says mucus is not a problem at all by seeing my condition. what should i do now?

A member asked:

I was told i have ibs which i have had frequent urge to use the bathroom usually little stool comes out but accompanied by mucus i've been on bentyl which is helped out a lot until yesterday i have had bloody mucus in stool after straining ?

A member asked:

Loose stools and significant white mucus in stool after starting to take magnesium citrate (150mg, 1 x daily) and probiotic (50bn cfu 1 x daily). used to be constipated (6 months). had fecal calprotectin test 4 months ago and was negative. ibs?

A member asked:

I saw bloody mucus in stool yesterday. is there something wrong with my digestive system?

A member asked:

I am suffering with chronic white mucus in stool with a gaping 15 to 20 days last 2 years. my usg whole abdomen report is ok . pls. suggest medicine?

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