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Mucus in Bowel Movement

Mucus is a thin fluid in bowel movement produced by the membranes. Mucus in bowel movement is a sign of serious problems and can be dangerous for human health such as crohns, inflammation or irritable bowel syndrome, also called slimy stool. Diagnosis is difficult it without the help of a doctor. A thorough examination is required to diagnose the causes of mucus in bowel movement. Color of the bowel movement is not important but the presence of mucus can be an indication to consult a health care provider.

Reasons of Mucus in Bowel Movement

Many ailments causes presences of mucus in bowel movement such as nausea, gas, bloating and vomiting. In the beginning, there would be a pain below ribs or change in bowel movement habit. Cramps would be present in lower part of abdomen and sore in upper part.

Remedies

Before taking any decision to treatment, always consult a health care provided. The presence of mucus in bowel movement might be the result of a change in diet, or lifestyle which have disturbed digestive system and can be cured with changed diet.


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What Causes Mucus in Bowel Movement?

Mucus in Bowel Movement Mucus and slimy bowel movement can be caused by Chronic pancreatitis. Sometimes it can also be due to unprocessed fats in your stools. Other possible cause might be due to celiac disease. Actually, Mucus can be a symptom of anomalies in our abdominal walls. Its presence must be temporary and would be likely to turn into regular after few days. Mucus is produced by mucous glands that line the small and large intestine and is a translucent, jelly like substance that come out in stool. Mucus and slime smooth movement is signified by presence of mucus all over your stools. Healthy people may also have certain amount of mucus in normal stools. Usually mucus is not mixed with stool. In following conditions mucus may appear in normal semi-soft stools:

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