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What Causes Excess Mucus In Stool?
Question: I have a large amount of mucous in my bowels. It is a golden XXXXXXX and comes out with just a small amount of fluid. I can not tell that I'm passing the fluid and it has a strange odor.
Brief Answer:
Symptoms likley to be due to Procto-colitis
Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms
Going by description of your symptoms of presence of mucous and change in stool pattern it is likely to be due to Procto-Colitis( inflammation of rectum and colon) .
Any individual presenting with such large amount of mucous in stool aged more than 40 years , requires assessment by Colonoscopy.
I would suggest you to consult gastro-enterologist for further evaluation .
In the meantime I would suggest you the following
1. Ensure intake of large amount of fluids
2. Consume diet high in fiber
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance , will be glad to assist you
Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
Symptoms likley to be due to Procto-colitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
Going by description of your symptoms of presence of mucous and change in stool pattern it is likely to be due to Procto-Colitis( inflammation of rectum and colon) .
Any individual presenting with such large amount of mucous in stool aged more than 40 years , requires assessment by Colonoscopy.
I would suggest you to consult gastro-enterologist for further evaluation .
In the meantime I would suggest you the following
1. Ensure intake of large amount of fluids
2. Consume diet high in fiber
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance , will be glad to assist you
Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
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