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Mucus in stool
Occasionally , I have notice mucus in stool, I took colonoscopy, report came as hamorrhoid in the rectum, rest of the colon is normal. My question is that what are the causes of mucus in stool and how to treat it.
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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Mucus in the stools shows infection of the large intestine. You have got colonoscopy done. So all major problems are excluded. You may take some intestinal antiseptics.
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Take treatment for hemorrhoids other prblm will get resolved simultaneously..
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avoid spicy food.
drink water as much as possible.
sitz bath..
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Nellore
It indicates Infection... Nothing serious
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