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What Causes Chronic Constipation With Mucus In Stool, Bloating And Stomach Pain?

Hello. I ve had some issues with my bowels for a long time. I get intermittent constipation where mucus is visible in stools. Then I will get loose stools (not really dihirrea, but unformed stools.) And I will have periods of time where bowel movements are normal. The problems are all in absence of blood, pain, significant gas or bloating. I m very confused as it does not seem to match any of the inflammatory bowel conditions. One exception is that if I eat too much gluten, my stools have a Sandy consistency. Food does not seem to trigger the issues though. What could it be?
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is more.
It is mostly stress induced. IBS will have all normal reports and symptoms of alternative constipation and normal bowel function.
So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions.
Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution.
You may need anxiolytic drugs too.
Librax is the drug known to be effective in IBS. So discuss this with your doctor and start treatment accordingly.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Chronic Constipation With Mucus In Stool, Bloating And Stomach Pain?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is more. It is mostly stress induced. IBS will have all normal reports and symptoms of alternative constipation and normal bowel function. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Librax is the drug known to be effective in IBS. So discuss this with your doctor and start treatment accordingly. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.