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What Causes Clear Anal Discharge And Excessive Weight Loss?
my brother called stating that he had a clear anal discharge happening over night soaking the underware and mattress. he is still having normal bowl movements daily and normal color and not runny. he had prostate removed 20 years ago. said he had lost 30 pounds in last 4 months. said discharge was clear and odor free. any ideas?
Fri, 23 May 2014
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response
Hi, Thanks for the query. He seems to have 8nflammationof inner lining of intestine. .. ehich can be due to disturbed normal intestinal flora /infection ./suspected growth. Reduction of weight was due to disturbance in food digestion leading to malnurishment. You should consult an anirectal surgeon... few blood tests/examination of discharge/rectoscopy or endoscopy. The exact diagnosis &sprcific treatment wpuld help him. Thanks
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What Causes Clear Anal Discharge And Excessive Weight Loss?
Hi, Thanks for the query. He seems to have 8nflammationof inner lining of intestine. .. ehich can be due to disturbed normal intestinal flora /infection ./suspected growth. Reduction of weight was due to disturbance in food digestion leading to malnurishment. You should consult an anirectal surgeon... few blood tests/examination of discharge/rectoscopy or endoscopy. The exact diagnosis &sprcific treatment wpuld help him. Thanks