Question 1

i am passing mucus and blood but no stool. what is wrong?

Accepted Answer

Could be colitis: Colitis i'd inflammation of the colon lining ; can present as bloody mucous without stool. Let you doctor know and get referred to a gastroenterologist.

Question 2

mucus and blood in stool.... what does that mean?

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Many possibilities: It may be as simple as constipation and hard stools, or hemorrhoids. However, bleeding usually needs to be investigated and that can only be done by an in-person examination. Please see your doctor.

Question 3

small blood in stool when i wipe. stool has mucus. been going off and on for a little over 2 weeks not consistent with each stool. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Proctitis? Colitis?: Probably you have proctitis (rectal inflammation). Maybe inflammatory bowel disease involving the rectum, i.e. ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. Certain intestinal infections could do this, but these usually also cause diarrhea. Depending on sexual risks and practices (e.g. anal sex), an STD is likely, especially (gonorrhea, chlamydia, etc). All these need prompt care; see a doctor ASAP.

Question 4

hi, i've noticed dark brown mucus in rectum after every bm. is this mucus mixed with my stool or something else? have not seen any blood in stool.

Accepted Answer

Secreted mucus: The lining of the bowel is composed of mucosal cells which secrete mucus.  This is in association with the microbiome or bacterial content inherent with bowel content which also is associated with mucus secretion.  Mild irritation of bowel results in this over secretion of mucus from the lining cells and which is associated with colon irritation, not tumor per se.

Question 5

c diff. had small amount of blood in stool. stool was like mushy mucus. be worried?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea: A small amount of blood may be from any type of diarrhea and hemorrhoids. Follow up with physician, especially if the clostridium difficile does not go away or returns. It can be difficult to  eradicate.

Question 6

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 7

what is the cause of mucus and blood  in stool? also lots of gas and without movement at times

Accepted Answer

Blood & Mucus: Work-up should be done to determine if you have inflammatory bowel disease(ulcerative colitis or crohn's ) depending upon the duration of the symptoms , there may of course be other explanation.  Evaluation may include stool samples and direct visualization of the colon by sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy . See your doctor for evaluation.

Question 8

can fatigue and mucus and blood in stool be related to anything thats not cancerous or life threatening?

Accepted Answer

Yes (Colitis): Anything that causes inflammation of the inner lining of the large intestine can cause these symptoms, including inflammatory bowel disease (crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), infections, etc.  Many of these processes do not get better on their own: please see a doctor as soon as possible.

Question 9

my 3 yo has had large stools lately. got over gi bug last wk. wears diapers. last night and today noticed small mucus tinged w blood in stool. worry?

Accepted Answer

Blood in stool.: If this continues would see your pediatrician. If it stops itself should be OK. Always better safe than sorry.

Question 10

i get odd tiny piece of mucus in toilet bowl if i strain sometimes or when constipated. is that normal? there's no visible blood. stool looks normal. when should i worry?

Accepted Answer

: We only worry about copious amounts of mucus associated with other bowel irregularities in which inflammatory bowel disease is suspected. In these cases referral to a gastroenterologist for evaluation, testing and treatment is recommended. Small amounts of mucus in a normal BM can occur with constipation or irritable bowel syndrome.

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I am passing mucus and blood but no stool. what is wrong?

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Mucus and blood in stool.... what does that mean?

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Small blood in stool when i wipe. stool has mucus. been going off and on for a little over 2 weeks not consistent with each stool. what do i do?

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Hi, i've noticed dark brown mucus in rectum after every bm. is this mucus mixed with my stool or something else? have not seen any blood in stool.

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C diff. had small amount of blood in stool. stool was like mushy mucus. be worried?

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

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What is the cause of mucus and blood in stool? also lots of gas and without movement at times

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Can fatigue and mucus and blood in stool be related to anything thats not cancerous or life threatening?

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My 3 yo has had large stools lately. got over gi bug last wk. wears diapers. last night and today noticed small mucus tinged w blood in stool. worry?

A member asked:

I get odd tiny piece of mucus in toilet bowl if i strain sometimes or when constipated. is that normal? there's no visible blood. stool looks normal. when should i worry?

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