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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)
Clear Mucus Fun Gone too Far
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
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Clear Mucus Fun Gone too Far
by QuestionMachine, Oct 14, 2009 06:43PM
Doctor,
I had significant allergy problems from 2003 to 2005. These allergies led to sinus infections and I was put on antibiotics roughly 5 times a year for two years. In 2005 I started having stomach problems. May have been due to the large amounts of antibiotics. Allergies improved with shots.
From 2005 to present stomach still is not 100%. 2005 had swallowing problems because stomach valve was swollen. Acid reducers made problem worse. During this time had two upper scopes and one lower scope (colon). The doctor did not find anything notable.
New doctor said I had IBS though he was unsure why. I told him about taking lots of antibiotics but he was not convinced. He took me off the acid reducers and put me on Equalactin (OTC for IBS), probiotics, and Metimucil.
Over time this helped and I could swallow again without issue and could eat most foods.
From 2007 to present I have only been taking Equalactin, probiotics, and Metimucil. Most of my symptoms are improved. The main remaining issue is a clear discharge from my rear end. My underpants get damp. This has been going on for the last couple years and never seems to completely go away. It happens a couple times a week and I often wake up with a damp rear.
The liquid that comes out is NOT pooh or pooh-like. It is clear from what I can tell and does not smell. I suspect it is mucus from my rectum. And yes I am a straight male. The ****** part is that it has not gone away despite years of watching what I eat and taking OTC meds. It is especially bad after having a couple beers in the evening. I tend to wake up rewarded with than extra wet rear. I should also add that my BM's tend to be a little softer than normal and I tend to go from not having to go to the rest room to running to the rest room. It can become an emergency type feel where I need to go very soon.
I have a healthy diet, workout five times a week, and don't take drugs.
How do I get ride of this lingering beast?
I had significant allergy problems from 2003 to 2005. These allergies led to sinus infections and I was put on antibiotics roughly 5 times a year for two years. In 2005 I started having stomach problems. May have been due to the large amounts of antibiotics. Allergies improved with shots.
From 2005 to present stomach still is not 100%. 2005 had swallowing problems because stomach valve was swollen. Acid reducers made problem worse. During this time had two upper scopes and one lower scope (colon). The doctor did not find anything notable.
New doctor said I had IBS though he was unsure why. I told him about taking lots of antibiotics but he was not convinced. He took me off the acid reducers and put me on Equalactin (OTC for IBS), probiotics, and Metimucil.
Over time this helped and I could swallow again without issue and could eat most foods.
From 2007 to present I have only been taking Equalactin, probiotics, and Metimucil. Most of my symptoms are improved. The main remaining issue is a clear discharge from my rear end. My underpants get damp. This has been going on for the last couple years and never seems to completely go away. It happens a couple times a week and I often wake up with a damp rear.
The liquid that comes out is NOT pooh or pooh-like. It is clear from what I can tell and does not smell. I suspect it is mucus from my rectum. And yes I am a straight male. The ****** part is that it has not gone away despite years of watching what I eat and taking OTC meds. It is especially bad after having a couple beers in the evening. I tend to wake up rewarded with than extra wet rear. I should also add that my BM's tend to be a little softer than normal and I tend to go from not having to go to the rest room to running to the rest room. It can become an emergency type feel where I need to go very soon.
I have a healthy diet, workout five times a week, and don't take drugs.
How do I get ride of this lingering beast?
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Oct 15, 2009 10:05AM
, Oct 15, 2009 10:05AM
Hi,
What you see is mucus.
Increased mucus can be seen in IBS.
It can also be seen in proctocolitis.
Evaluation with sigmoidscopy is needed to rule out inflammation of the large bowel.
What you see is mucus.
Increased mucus can be seen in IBS.
It can also be seen in proctocolitis.
Evaluation with sigmoidscopy is needed to rule out inflammation of the large bowel.
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