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Colitis (Expert Forum)
Newly diagnosed anorexic with white mucus in stool!
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Institute of Child Health & Hospital for Children
India
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Newly diagnosed anorexic with white mucus in stool!
by refinnejlee, May 08, 2008 09:49AM
I am a 32 year old female, who has just been diagnosed with an anorexic eating disorder, that I have had for 3 years, and was never aware of. I do take laxatives every once in awhile and over the last 3 bowel movements I have noticed dime size globs of white mucus inside the stool itself...is this a serious problem?? Or is this something that will go away on it's own?
PS...I'm in treatment for my eating disorder...so I'm trying to get better!
PS...I'm in treatment for my eating disorder...so I'm trying to get better!
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, May 13, 2008 09:21PM
, May 13, 2008 09:21PM
Hi refinnejlee,
A noticeable amount of mucus in stool is not nprmal. It could be due to infection, irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel diseases.
You need to be treated for that.
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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.
A noticeable amount of mucus in stool is not nprmal. It could be due to infection, irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel diseases.
You need to be treated for that.
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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.
Member Comments (4)
by refinnejlee, May 14, 2008 10:40AM
Thank you very much for your input...I'll make an appointment today to see my GP!
by Lori707, May 29, 2008 01:39PM
To: refinnejlee
Dr. Kini is correct. I was having a lot of mucos in my stool and my tummy was hurting. I thought it was from all the laxatives I was taking for constipation. Then one day, not too long ago, I noticed that parts of my stool were black. Went running to a GI doc and had a colonoscopy. Guess what....."Inflammatory Bowl Disease" ULCERATIVE COLITIS to be exact. Not with diarreah but with constipation. If your in a flare up now, get to the doctor quickly.
by VCASILLAS, May 30, 2008 01:48PM
To: refinnejlee
I have crohns disease and I get that mucus frequently. My stool samples come back negative for infection. So I think it just has to do with inflamation of the intestines. See a GI Doctor.
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