Question 1

i have white hard cotton balls in my stool? i'm hiv + and was cleaning out and white cotton balls as my stool

Accepted Answer

Need to see a: healthcare provider ASAP.  As you are HIV+, even if well controlled, you may end up getting parasitic infections that could show up as mucus.  Or you could have opportunistic fungal infections or malabsorption problems.  Or the mucus could be from what you ate the day before.  You still need to see a healthcare provider and perhaps stool sample for proper exam and treatment.

Question 2

from  few days i get white cotton type thing attached to my stool. what is that ?my stools are inconsistent , sometime hard and sometime fragmented?

Accepted Answer

Mucus: These are most likely mucus strands and your symptoms are consistent with irritable bowel syndrome in view of alternating loose and somewhat constipated stools.  If you have further concerns, consult a gastroenterologist for evaluation,advice and treatment. In the meantime include adequate fluids and fiber in your diet and this could include daily metamucil.

Question 3

causes for white mucus wrapped around stool? looks like cotton, also had white pieces that looked like tear drops?

Accepted Answer

?IBD: There's no situation where mucus around your stool is normal. I'm concerned you may have an inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn's or ulcerative colitis. See your doctor. In the meantime, eat right, stay hydrated, and get your rest. Good luck.

Question 4

my son is 4yrs old and i have noticed in his stool look like asif there is string like nylon/cotton in his stool.its been so for a while,not everyday or everytime he goes to toilet but it's  more often than not. what is the reason for this?

Accepted Answer

?Parasitic infection: Of his gut, can be asymptomatic, better get a stools analysis and see his pediatrician, wish you both wellness

Question 5

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 6

if i eat a lot of cotton candy and i have hepatits a and now my stool is green is that danger ? if cotton candy was green isthat what cause green stool

Accepted Answer

Stool color: This is generally caused by something you ate that contained a non-digestible pigment, or by the particular types of bacteria in your colon. It is of no concern. On rare occasions this may be bile, but again not a problem.

Question 7

tiny piece of dry dog feces may have gotten into my eye. wiped eye with wet cotton bud. eye isn't stinging. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Flush with tears: If eye becomes red with discharge see eye doctor to get antibiotic drops.

Question 8

is cotton better for athletes in the heat?

Accepted Answer

No: There are new blends that pull the moisture away from the skin and these seem to be better.

Question 9

my butt hole bleed when i stooled this morning?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding with stools: There are many reasons - hemorrhoids, anal fissure, constipation - there are some other reasons but given your age they would be considered rare. If this continues then please get checked as anemia can be a problem.

Question 10

is  soft stool healthy.

Accepted Answer

Can be: Soft stool can be a healthy finding. However, soft stool does not exclude the presence of other abnormalities, such as occult blood in the stool.

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White cotton in stool

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I have white hard cotton balls in my stool? i'm hiv + and was cleaning out and white cotton balls as my stool

A member asked:

From few days i get white cotton type thing attached to my stool. what is that ?my stools are inconsistent , sometime hard and sometime fragmented?

A member asked:

Causes for white mucus wrapped around stool? looks like cotton, also had white pieces that looked like tear drops?

A member asked:

My son is 4yrs old and i have noticed in his stool look like asif there is string like nylon/cotton in his stool.its been so for a while,not everyday or everytime he goes to toilet but it's more often than not. what is the reason for this?

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:

If i eat a lot of cotton candy and i have hepatits a and now my stool is green is that danger ? if cotton candy was green isthat what cause green stool

A member asked:

Tiny piece of dry dog feces may have gotten into my eye. wiped eye with wet cotton bud. eye isn't stinging. what should i do?

A member asked:

Is cotton better for athletes in the heat?

A member asked:

My butt hole bleed when i stooled this morning?

A member asked:

Is soft stool healthy.

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