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What Causes Mucus Discharge From The Anus Or Vagina?
Question: I have experienced mucus / membrane from my anus and vagina, this has occurred intermittently over several months. The mucus does not smell and is clear. What and why is thus happening? Thanks
Brief Answer:
If the discharge is from anus, then you need to consult surgeon.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to healthcare magic. I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today.
It is important to first find out whether the mucus discharge is from vagina or anus.
If it is from vagina, it could just be due to excessive secretion from vaginal mucosa. This can sometimes occur with excessive exertion too. This is normal and you need not worry about it. This is not infection as you do not have any other symptoms of infection.
If this mucus discharge is from anus, it could be due to anal fissure, hemorrhoid, intestinal disease etc.
If you are sure it is from anus, you need to consult surgeon.
I hope this is helpful.
If you have further queries, do write to me.
Best wishes,
Dr Rama
If the discharge is from anus, then you need to consult surgeon.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to healthcare magic. I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today.
It is important to first find out whether the mucus discharge is from vagina or anus.
If it is from vagina, it could just be due to excessive secretion from vaginal mucosa. This can sometimes occur with excessive exertion too. This is normal and you need not worry about it. This is not infection as you do not have any other symptoms of infection.
If this mucus discharge is from anus, it could be due to anal fissure, hemorrhoid, intestinal disease etc.
If you are sure it is from anus, you need to consult surgeon.
I hope this is helpful.
If you have further queries, do write to me.
Best wishes,
Dr Rama
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
In 2013 I had numerous exploratory surgeries to try and locate a potential fissure between my vaginal passage and anal passage as my periods were leaking through via my anus. Note this only occurrs when I did number 2's (faeces), there is no leakage in the opposite direction. Doctors decided to insert a mirena to stop periods hence hide the problem. It has only been the last 2 months that mucus from my anus has been occurring. Does the extra information help diagnosis my situation better?
Brief Answer:
Details below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
I have read your notes.
It is probably the vaginal mucus exitting through the fistula track into anus.
It could also be mucosa from the fistula track itself due to inflammation.
Do consult your doctor again. If there is any inflammation they may prescribe antibiotics.
I hope this is helpful.
If you have further queries, do write to me.
Best wishes,
Dr Rama
Details below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
I have read your notes.
It is probably the vaginal mucus exitting through the fistula track into anus.
It could also be mucosa from the fistula track itself due to inflammation.
Do consult your doctor again. If there is any inflammation they may prescribe antibiotics.
I hope this is helpful.
If you have further queries, do write to me.
Best wishes,
Dr Rama
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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