i've read the stomach bug norovirus attacks the small intestine and the body then releases antibodies that kill off the lining of the small intestine to fight off the virus. this would probably be shed as mucus in the diarrhea. that's one possibility.
i have diarrhea and there is a noticable amount of mucus what could cause this? should i be concerened? . i've had stomach cramps all day and a low grade fever (about 99. 1-99. 5) and i just passed diarrhea and as i wiped there was a noticeable amount of mucus. i'm not sure if this is normal while having diarrhea or not.