A member asked:

What can i do to prevent rectal mucus? i a 72 year old female and have to wear a pad and change it often.

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Usually this is : Related to some degree of prolapse or weak sphincter. Without an exam i can not tell you the underlying cause. See a colorectal surgeon for an evaluation. Should be fixable in most cases.

Answered 10/3/2016

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