Mucus In Stool

Mucus In Stool, Mucus is a sticky, Jelly substance. Mucus in normal amounts is produced by our intestines to keep the intestine Lubricated and moist. It reduces the damage that may be caused by microorganisms like fungi, viruses, and bacteria. Mucus can also be provided by our stomach acid against there is very little mucus, in the stool.

It is not a cause of Concern, But if the amount of mucus in the stool is high is always passing with a large amount of mucus. Then you need to be concerned and Consult a general physician for some medical Conditions. Only mucus is present in the stool and in some cases, there may be blood in the stool along with the mucus.

Causes of Mucus in Stool:

• Constipation
• Dehydration
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Intestinal fibrosis
• The patient is emotionally disturbed
• Celiac disease
• Imitable bowel syndrome

Causes:

• Inflammation of rectum
• Cancerous condition
• Hemorrhoids
• Anal fissures and ulcers
• Malabsorption Issue
• Anal fistula

Mucus with Pus Cell, RBC in Stool Microscopy:

• Amoebiasis
• Salmonella infection (Dysentery)
• Shigella infection
• Colon Cancer
• Crohn’s disease
• Acute Diverticulitis

Diagnoses:

The sample of the stool will be tested to detect Parasites, bacteria, and other illnesses. Physical examination may be a blood test Endoscopy or CT Scan. Visible by the naked eye.

Symptoms:

• Excessive mucus in stool
• Blood or pus in the stool
• Changes in bowel movement
• Bleeding
• Abdominal Pain
• Sudden changes in stool color

Normal Range:

Negative for mucus.

Procedure:

Take the Stool sample into the given container during the acute stage of diarrheal disease. Ask the patient to pass the stool sample collected in a clean, dry, disinfectant-free, and wide-necked container.

Check the Colour and consistency. About 20- 40 grams of well-formed stool or 5-6ml of watery stool will suffice Ingestion of a few medicines before the collection of the Sample interferes with the detection of micro-organisms.

Take a glass slide, place a drop of normal saline on a labeled blast alight using an applicator stick transfer a small portion of the stool from the mucoid or blood a particulate matter in a watery stool, and mix well in the saline place a Coverslip over it without any air bubbles and examination immediately.

Place a drop of iodine on a labeled glass slide using an applicator stick transfer a small portion of the stool from mucoid blood or particulate matter in a watery stool and mix well in the saline place a coverslip over it without air bubbles and examine immediately. After a few minutes check the mucus through a microscopic examination.