Question 1

i have had a pink mucus stool only once but very concerning and i also have a rash on my hands idk if it's tied together but what could be the problem?

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Well : This could be several things I'm not aware of anything that gives you rashes and  some pink mucus in the stool. Recommend Healthtap visit or in person visit to diagnose a rash a doctor needs to examine you and take a history

Question 2

why am i having pink mucus in stool?

Accepted Answer

? colitis: Pink mucus in the stool suggests mucus mixed with blood.  This is often associate with different inflammatory causes i.e. ulcerative colitis, infectious colitis.  You would most likely benefit from an endoscopic evaluation of your colon.

Question 3

is pinky red mucus in stool caused by pink cough syrup?

Accepted Answer

Red color may be: related to dyes in cough syrup. Mucus is a lubricant in our GI tract – so a small amounts needn't be a concern. However if there are large amounts of mucus especially if associated with blood  or abdominal pain– that warrants evaluation.

Question 4

foul smelling and mucus stool?

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See your doctor: This is one of those problems where a visit to your doctor is necessary to figure out what's going on.  Only after a thorough evaluation, including examination and possibly labs and other tests, can your doctor correctly diagnose you and treat you effectively.

Question 5

what can be causing mucus in stool?

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Let me explain: Stool normally contains a small amount of mucus, but passing stools with visible amounts of mucus could be from one of several different conditions. Mucus  is a common symptom of irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis and to lesser degree in crohn's disease.A bacterial infection, anal fissure, or a bowel obstruction may also cause the passage of mucus along with stool.

Question 6

i'm seriously worried! mucus in stool?

Accepted Answer

Stool: Mucus is a lubricant in our GI tract – so a small amounts needn't be a concern. However if there are large amounts of mucus especially if associated with blood  or abdominal pain– that warrants evaluation.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: mucus in stool?

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Mucus in stool: Slimy secretions from mucus membranes in feces.

Question 8

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 9

can cheese cause mucus in stool?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: Mucus discharge in stools usually signifies some inflammatory process in your colon. See a GI doctor. Good luck.

Question 10

what causes orange mucus in stool ?

Accepted Answer

Should be evaluated: There can be multiple reasons for mucous in the stool and further reasons why it is orange in color. Causes of mucous in the stool can range from benign to serious. More information would be needed, and you should have this evaluated. It may be irritation in the colon, a polyp, colon inflamation-colitis. Most of the time occasional mucous in the stool may be benign- but must be evaluated.

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I have had a pink mucus stool only once but very concerning and i also have a rash on my hands idk if it's tied together but what could be the problem?

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Why am i having pink mucus in stool?

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Is pinky red mucus in stool caused by pink cough syrup?

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Foul smelling and mucus stool?

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What can be causing mucus in stool?

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I'm seriously worried! mucus in stool?

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What is the definition or description of: mucus in stool?

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

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