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What Does The Presence Of Mucus In Stool Indicate?
Question: What does mucus in the stool indicate. I am 73 yr. old female with stage 3 COPD
Brief Answer:
Very small amount of mucus is normally present.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Very small amount of mucus is normally present in stool.
If large amount of mucus present in stool or if it is associated with blood or pus then it is abnormal. It can be seen in infection, irritable bowel syndrome or obstruction.
Only mucus present in stool has no clinical significance.
So don't worry about that. If you have symptoms of abdominal pain or bloating then you should take treatment otherwise no need to worry. Just be relaxed.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
Very small amount of mucus is normally present.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Very small amount of mucus is normally present in stool.
If large amount of mucus present in stool or if it is associated with blood or pus then it is abnormal. It can be seen in infection, irritable bowel syndrome or obstruction.
Only mucus present in stool has no clinical significance.
So don't worry about that. If you have symptoms of abdominal pain or bloating then you should take treatment otherwise no need to worry. Just be relaxed.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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