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Some loose stool, pain/burn in rectum after using restroom, small amt of bloody mucous last week, feel as though could go more sometimes.causes?stress

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IBS/proctitis: You may have IBS and the burning is an irritation of the anal/rectal tissues. Call your physican for evaluation. Cortisone rectal cream is avialble for the burning and you will need to be checked for a rectal fissue or fistula.

Answered 6/28/2015

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