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What Does Bloody Mucus In The Stool Mean?
Question: what does bloody mucus in the stool mean?
Brief Answer:
A colonoscopy is required.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Bloody mucus is nothing but a blood stained sticky substances in the stool:
It can be a sign or many colon related conditions like haemorrhoids, diverticulitis, polyps or even colon cancer.
You have to undergo a colonoscopy to find out the cause.
As of now you can take over the counter available laxatives like lactulose for symptomatic relief.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks
A colonoscopy is required.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Bloody mucus is nothing but a blood stained sticky substances in the stool:
It can be a sign or many colon related conditions like haemorrhoids, diverticulitis, polyps or even colon cancer.
You have to undergo a colonoscopy to find out the cause.
As of now you can take over the counter available laxatives like lactulose for symptomatic relief.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks
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