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Is Mucus Discharge During A Bowel Movement A Serious Concern While Having A Bacterial Infection?

I went to the obgyn and they gave me medicine for bacterial infection I didn t know I had and it is 14 pills to a bottle with 11 refills remaining I ve stopped taking them and wanted to know do I need to start taking them again and I ve recently went to have a bowel movement and a good amount of mucus came after the movement and didn t know if that was from the medication
Mon, 19 Dec 2022
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Hello,

You are having mucus discharge after bowel movement. You have not mentioned what medicine you had been taking. Large amounts of mucus in stool associated with diarrhea may be indicative of intestinal infections.

Bloody mucus in stool, or mucus accompanied with abdominal pain, can be indicative of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, cancer, etc. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get required blood tests, stool cultures, imaging tests like CT scans, MRIs, or X-rays done. Your treating doctor can ask you to get endoscopy done if required.

Your treatment will depend on the pathology detected and diagnosis made. In the meantime, avoid taking too much sugar, cut on refined flour, take low fat and high fiber diet to reduce intestinal inflammation and hence lower mucus production. Stay away from addictions if any.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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Is Mucus Discharge During A Bowel Movement A Serious Concern While Having A Bacterial Infection?

Hello, You are having mucus discharge after bowel movement. You have not mentioned what medicine you had been taking. Large amounts of mucus in stool associated with diarrhea may be indicative of intestinal infections. Bloody mucus in stool, or mucus accompanied with abdominal pain, can be indicative of Crohn s disease, ulcerative colitis, cancer, etc. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get required blood tests, stool cultures, imaging tests like CT scans, MRIs, or X-rays done. Your treating doctor can ask you to get endoscopy done if required. Your treatment will depend on the pathology detected and diagnosis made. In the meantime, avoid taking too much sugar, cut on refined flour, take low fat and high fiber diet to reduce intestinal inflammation and hence lower mucus production. Stay away from addictions if any. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician