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What Causes Mucus Secretion From Anus And Hard Stool?

I am putting out little spurts of mucus from my rectium. Sometimes I have a problem with hard stool and had take 2 tsp. of Benefiber this morning because last night I was getting up to go to the bathroom but just putting out a small hard ball. Then I started with the mucus. It s not much but just seems to come on its own. My feces is fine now. Soft but not loose. Okay, what do you think? YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 13 Apr 2020
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Dehydration and constipation can be important cause of mucus in stools.

Presence of mucus in stool, can also be a sign of bacterial infections, anal fissures, a bowel obstruction, or Crohn’s disease.

Adequate hydration, increased fibre in diet can reduce the symptoms.Liquid paraffin syrup can be taken at night to soften stool.

In case of infections,blood and mucus can occur in stools.Antibiotics should be administered to treat bacterial infections.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards
Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician


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What Causes Mucus Secretion From Anus And Hard Stool?

Hi Dehydration and constipation can be important cause of mucus in stools. Presence of mucus in stool, can also be a sign of bacterial infections, anal fissures, a bowel obstruction, or Crohn’s disease. Adequate hydration, increased fibre in diet can reduce the symptoms.Liquid paraffin syrup can be taken at night to soften stool. In case of infections,blood and mucus can occur in stools.Antibiotics should be administered to treat bacterial infections. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician