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What Causes Presence Of Orange And Fishy Smelling Mucus From Rectum?

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Posted on Fri, 30 May 2014
Question: orange, fishy smelling mucus from rectum short time after bowel movement. Pass gas during the day and it comes with the mucus. I have hemorroids, take a fish oil supplement. hemorroids itchy and sore. bowel movement seems normal, no other symptoms
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Further tests are needed...

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,

I have gone through your medical history and understood your concerns.

The presence of orange, fishy smelling mucus from rectum short time after bowel movement is indicative for:
- bowel infection
- anal incontinence
- using fish supplement

I advise to run analysis of the stool to rule out bowel infection first:
- examination of stool for ova/parasites
- culture of stool for pathogenic bacteria/candida

If everything is ok, then, can run tests to rule out anal incontinence. If still everything will be ok, then, it is related to using fish supplementation. You can stop taking fish oil supplement for at least 2 weeks to observe changes.

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Klerida
Do not hesitate to contact me again if you have further queries!
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What Causes Presence Of Orange And Fishy Smelling Mucus From Rectum?

Brief Answer: Further tests are needed... Detailed Answer: Hi there, I have gone through your medical history and understood your concerns. The presence of orange, fishy smelling mucus from rectum short time after bowel movement is indicative for: - bowel infection - anal incontinence - using fish supplement I advise to run analysis of the stool to rule out bowel infection first: - examination of stool for ova/parasites - culture of stool for pathogenic bacteria/candida If everything is ok, then, can run tests to rule out anal incontinence. If still everything will be ok, then, it is related to using fish supplementation. You can stop taking fish oil supplement for at least 2 weeks to observe changes. Hope it was of help! Dr.Klerida Do not hesitate to contact me again if you have further queries!