A member asked:

I'm curious what could happen if mucus in the stool is left untreated?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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. If there is a major change in bowel habitus that is ignored -a medical condition may go untreated.

Answered 5/14/2015

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