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What Causes Persistent Discharge Of Large Volumes Of White Mucus From Anus?
Question: 68 year old white male. For the last several weeks I have experienced passing large volumes of a clear/white/bubbly mucus-only-no stools. Also have loss of appetite and chronic nausea-no pain and no bloating. Otherwise in good health. What , in your opinion is causing this condition? Normal bowel movement with stool very infrequently. Thank You !
Brief Answer:
Need to be evaluated with colonoscopy
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I read carefully all your concerns and I can say as follows:
1. You are reporting to have large volumes of white mucous . These symptoms may be related with :
- IBS
- large bowel infection
- large bowel tumor
2.If I were your treating doctor I would recommend to do
-colonoscopy to better evaluate large bowel.
- fecal culture test
Hope it was helpful to you!
Dr.Klerida
Need to be evaluated with colonoscopy
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I read carefully all your concerns and I can say as follows:
1. You are reporting to have large volumes of white mucous . These symptoms may be related with :
- IBS
- large bowel infection
- large bowel tumor
2.If I were your treating doctor I would recommend to do
-colonoscopy to better evaluate large bowel.
- fecal culture test
Hope it was helpful to you!
Dr.Klerida
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