Noticed Sticky Substance In Stool. What Is The Treatment?
Question: I have a clear sticky/jello like substance in my stool
Brief Answer:
Possibility of dysentery
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
According to your description there is possibility of dysentery.
Dysentery is the inflammatory disorder of the intestine.
In mild cases it can present with symptoms like pain abdomen, mucous in stool or diarrhea etc.
In severe cases blood and mucus in stool, rectal tenesmus, pain abdomen etc symptoms can be seen.
Mild infection may subside in one to two days.
In severe cases rehydration therapy, antimicrobial treatment may be needed.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar