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Bowel disorder

I am 67 female who has just developed ,bloating and leakage from the anus. never bloody mostly clear mucus but sometimes fecal colored .What could this be?
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You should see a gastro doc...mucous can be a sign of colon problems.
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The leakage could be from the constipation.
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what about the leakage Patient 915 what could that be from.
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Ah sorry, I didn't see that you had posted twice so I answered your other post too.  For the constipation you could try a diet to help it (high in fiber, lots of fruits and vegetables, and lots of water).
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No  dr. yet .this just started .I am hoping it clears up on its own.Any ideas would be most helpful.
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Welcome to the gastroeterology community!  This could be many different things.  How long has this been going on for?  Have you seen a doctor about this?
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