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Colitis (Expert Forum)
Mucus and red mucus in stool
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
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Mucus and red mucus in stool
by alexmedina, Aug 31, 2008 04:40PM
Why am I going to the bathroom and white/clear mucus and sometimes red stringy musus coming out. I am really scared it might me colon cancer. No history of cancer in family. I am 22 years old and have one son. Please help me.
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Aug 31, 2008 09:04PM
, Aug 31, 2008 09:04PM
Hi,
Blood and mucus in stool can occur in colitis also.
You can ask your doctor for a colonoscopy test for evaluation.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
Blood and mucus in stool can occur in colitis also.
You can ask your doctor for a colonoscopy test for evaluation.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
