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What Causes Puss In Stools?

Posted on Sat, 13 Sep 2014

Question: Ive noticed puss in my stools recently ranging from clear/white/yellowish..its a jelly like substance..should i be concerned?

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get a stool examination done

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Do you have pain while passing stools or has your stool frequency increased?

We need to to decide if its Pus or mucus as both can appear similar.
I would suggest you get a stool microscopy examination. In case it doesn't show presence of pus cells you need not be alarmed.
Hope this helps
Do bet back if you have further Queries
Regards
Dr Samir Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Dr Samir Patil (3 minutes later)

Thank you. No pain passingstools but it definitely looks more like mucuos

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
If stoolexam's normal meds not needed

Detailed Answer:
If stool exam is normal and its only mucus i would suggest no treatment unless you are having abdominal discomfort or increased stool frequency

Regards

Dr Samir Patil

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad