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Mucus in your stool, normal or not?

Let’s talk about the topic everyone experiences but no one wants to admit: mucus in your poop. It sounds alarming, feels weird, and definitely isn’t the highlight of your day, but it’s way more common ...
What Is Diarrhea With Mucus? Your intestines normally produce mucus to keep your colon moist. Mucus has the consistency of jelly. A small amount of mucus in your poop is normal, but sometimes it could ...
You may not have celiac disease — an autoimmune disorder triggered by consuming the gluten protein in wheat, barley, and rye — but it’s possible you have gluten intolerance. Gluten intolerance can ...
Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Poop irregularities may be more “regular” than you ...
A stool that looks like currant jelly can indicate a bowel disorder called intussusception. However, bloody mucus in the stool may also be a sign of other conditions, such as inflammatory bowel ...
Anal discharge like mucus, pus, or blood may occur due to infections or conditions like hemorrhoids, IBS, IBD, and anal abscesses, among others. Anal discharge refers to any substance, aside from ...
Colorectal cancer is a serious health issue, affecting more young people. Early detection is vital for survival. Changes in stool, like thinness, mucus, or blood, can be warning signs. Persistent ...