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What Causes Clear Mucus Discharge From Anus With Fishy Smell?
Question: Clear mucus discharge from anus for 10 years now . Has a fishy smell. 40 y.o male. Been to gastro specialist who said there was nothing he could do about it, his only advice was rectal sphincter exercises although he said it appeared in pretty good shape. Am dairy free and semi gluten free although doesnt appear to be helping. Have had heammroids since age 13 but don't suffer from them much these days. Its really affecting my quality of life.
Brief Answer:
Investigations to diagnose
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I went through your query and understood your concerns.
Your intestines produce mucus to ease the passage of waste, so a small amount of mucus in your stool is nothing to worry about. However, if you are passing large amounts of mucus, it can be a sign of an intestinal infection
Presence of excess of mucous and bleeding some times indicates large intestinal problem. Better to get few test done stool examination and colonoscopy which helps to conclude a condition in a better way.
Diet changes do help to reduce mucous secretion. Like healthy diet which is rich in fibre content. Avoid tea and coffee.
Hope I answered your query. Feel free to ask further related query.
Wish you a good health.
Regards
Investigations to diagnose
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I went through your query and understood your concerns.
Your intestines produce mucus to ease the passage of waste, so a small amount of mucus in your stool is nothing to worry about. However, if you are passing large amounts of mucus, it can be a sign of an intestinal infection
Presence of excess of mucous and bleeding some times indicates large intestinal problem. Better to get few test done stool examination and colonoscopy which helps to conclude a condition in a better way.
Diet changes do help to reduce mucous secretion. Like healthy diet which is rich in fibre content. Avoid tea and coffee.
Hope I answered your query. Feel free to ask further related query.
Wish you a good health.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Hi there I have had a sigmoidoscopy and there appears to be nothing wrong and the specialist told me there as nothing he could do so I guess I am asking about other forms of treatment such as medication, specific diet, Herbs ,Vitamins etc etc.
Brief Answer:
Life style changes, probiotic, Metronidazole!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the information.
For constant mucous secretion there must be some irritation to the muscosal lining. So the cause may be hemorrhoid or even stressing or putting pressure while passing stool. So as advised before have fibre rich food, never pressurize yourself while defecating and practice going to toilet only in case of feeling to defecate. Continue rectal sphincter exercises.
Since there is fishy odour with increase mucous production, you can try a course of antibiotic Metronidazole (needs consultation as it is a prescription drug) with probiotics. Also regular exercise (30 min daily) will help in regularizing bowel movement and also monitoring secretion. These will help. Even if the secretion does not improve then anticholinergic group of drug can be tried which will reduce secretion.
I hope these information helps you. Feel free to ask if any further information.
Wish you faster recovery.
Regards
Life style changes, probiotic, Metronidazole!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the information.
For constant mucous secretion there must be some irritation to the muscosal lining. So the cause may be hemorrhoid or even stressing or putting pressure while passing stool. So as advised before have fibre rich food, never pressurize yourself while defecating and practice going to toilet only in case of feeling to defecate. Continue rectal sphincter exercises.
Since there is fishy odour with increase mucous production, you can try a course of antibiotic Metronidazole (needs consultation as it is a prescription drug) with probiotics. Also regular exercise (30 min daily) will help in regularizing bowel movement and also monitoring secretion. These will help. Even if the secretion does not improve then anticholinergic group of drug can be tried which will reduce secretion.
I hope these information helps you. Feel free to ask if any further information.
Wish you faster recovery.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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