Abnormal Bowel Movements . Mucus In Stool, Feels Like Bowels

Posted on Fri, 29 May 2020

Question: Abnormal bowel movements. Mucus in stool, feels like bowels are full but when going to the bathroom , little to nothing will come out . Occasionally random regular bowel movements. Straining with bowel movements

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Gastroenteritis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic,

The symptoms you are describing are mostly suggestive of Gastroenteritis which is the Bacterial/Viral infection of the intestine.

Stool analysis and culture are required to confirm the diagnosis. Management is with antibiotics (usually a combination of Ciprofloxacin and Metronidazole) for which you will need a prescription. So please be advised to follow up with the urgent care.

Meanwhile, drink plenty of water and electrolyte containing drinks like Gatorade. Follow soft diet. BRAT (Banana, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast) diet will be easier on your tummy.

Hope this answers your query
Please let me know if you need further clarification
Regards

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Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (40 minutes later)

are you sure this isnt IBS or Crohns , ulcerative colitis. every time i need to use the bathroom i either just gave gas or have to strain a small sized bowel movnent out which sometimes comes with mucus. sometimes i do have smooth regular bowel movments. but it feels as though my bowel is full and when i go there is nothing

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up.

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
As a clinician we start with common things first.You have not mentioned the duration of your problem and whether any treatment has been tried previously or not.
If you would have said that baseline tests like stool etc are normal and have tried course of medication and the problem is repeating again and again I would have said that it can be inflamatory bowel disease but before ruling out common cause one can't say land into higher diagnosis.
However for screening inflammatory bowel disease Fecal calprotectin test can be done at your nearest lab.
Regards!

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Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (22 minutes later)

the duration has been for 3-4 days. i have not tried any medications thus far. i have only increased my oral intake and excerise . should i try taking a stool softner or laxative? if so what are some example over the counter meds that i should take ?

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up.

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
With just a history of 4 days I would suggest.
1)VSL#3 twice daily(probiotic)
2)Lactulose syrup 10 ml (laxative)
3)Prizolec 40 mg once daily.
Take for 3 days and revert back.
Eat light food.
Thanks!

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