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What Causes Mucus Discharge And Pain During Bowel Movement?

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Posted on Fri, 1 Aug 2014
Question: Hi,
I am a little concerned about what could be wrong.There is not a nice way to put any of this. History, 44 yr old male, 5'10" 180 lbs. Recent physical in April with blood work all normal. Colonoscopy around 5 years ago because younger brother had polyps removed (adenoma something or other, I can't recall the term, but was not cancer). Tuesday morning I passed clear mucus then went to the toilet about 8 times, never real diarrhea, just very loose and painful. Wednesday and Thursday morning more diarrhea, really foul smelling. Throughout this period I had some minor stomach cramps but nothing too serious. Today, nothing but clear to yellowish mucus, twice, no stomach cramps or anything. I am usually pretty regular, occasionally constipated but that resolves in a few days. Is this some type of infection or something I need to be concerned about? Thanks
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Antibiotics - colonoscopy

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history.

This type of stools are indicative of an infection; but this can be an added problem with something in colon.

I would advise to take a course of an antibiotic.
With the history of polyps in your brother, it is always advisable to undergo a colonoscopy once the infection is settled. (it is better to undergo colonoscopy after the inflammation is settled).

It is better be concerned.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)
So with the sudden on set of this based on what I have described, you are thinking infection initially?
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (11 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes.

Detailed Answer:


Yes, this history is suggestive of an infection.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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What Causes Mucus Discharge And Pain During Bowel Movement?

Brief Answer: Antibiotics - colonoscopy Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history. This type of stools are indicative of an infection; but this can be an added problem with something in colon. I would advise to take a course of an antibiotic. With the history of polyps in your brother, it is always advisable to undergo a colonoscopy once the infection is settled. (it is better to undergo colonoscopy after the inflammation is settled). It is better be concerned.