Mucous in stool means
Mucus in stool is also one of the prominent symptom of Crohn's disease, which is essentially a disease of the gastrointestinal tract. Apart from mucus in stool, there are many other symptoms, such as, chronic fatigue, sudden weight loss, blood in stools, diarrhea, and fever, etc., that too characterize this disease. Excess mucus in the stool is sometimes accompanied by other symptoms, which may be a sign of a bigger problem. These symptoms include: 1  blood or pus in the stool. 2  abdominal pain, cramping, or bloating. 3  changes in bowel movements or habits. Larger amounts of mucus in stool, associated with diarrhea, may be caused by certain intestinal infections. Bloody mucus in stool, or mucus accompanied by abdominal pain, can represent more serious conditions — Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and even cancer. Larger amounts of mucus in stool, associated with diarrhea, may be caused by certain intestinal infections. Bloody mucus in stool, or mucus accompanied by abdominal pain, can represent more serious conditions — Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and even cancer. With. John M. Wilkinson, M.D. A small amount of mucus in stool is usually nothing to worry about. Stool normally contains a small amount of mucus — a jelly-like substance that your intestines make to keep the lining of your colon moist and lubricated. Some amount of mucus in the stool is normal; however, significant amounts of mucus and mucus accompanied by diarrhea, pain or blood may signify an intestinal condition such as infection or inflammation. Increased amounts of mucus in the stool can also occur with cancers of the colon or rectum or with bowel obstruction. Excess mucus in the stool is sometimes accompanied by other symptoms, which may be a sign of a bigger problem. These symptoms include: 1  blood or pus in the stool. 2  abdominal pain, cramping, or bloating. Larger amounts of mucus in stool, associated with diarrhea, may be caused by certain intestinal infections. Bloody mucus in stool, or mucus accompanied by abdominal pain, can represent more serious conditions — Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and even cancer. With. In serious cases there can be passage of blood and mucus in stool. It is especially true in cases of diarrhea caused by parasitic infections of the intestine, or due to severe infections of the gastrointestinal tract. Most people also show other symptoms, like dehydration, weakness, nausea, and severe irritability. Cholera, which is a waterborne bacterial infection of the intestine, can lead to mucus and blood in stools, and other large intestine problems. Other symptoms include abdominal cramping, loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, depression, and irritability.
Crohn's disease