I have bowel changes with a lot of mucus in stool and anal pain. Will laxative help?

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Well, I agree there is an excessive amount of mucus, and the second photo shows probably a worm from intestinal flukes (attachment removed to protect patient identity). However, an undigested food which you have taken a couple of days back is also a possibility. Metamucil is just fiber. It does not tinge stools that black color.

I suggest you test for stool detail report and ova parasites and show them to me when the reports are available. I also want to know had you been traveling in the past couple of months or did freshwater swimming? Did any of your trip mates have similar symptoms? Did you ever pass a large worm in the stools before? And do you have skin allergies?

I would need the above information and the report of stools as well, to guide you.

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The mucus is not a drug side effect. You get a stool for detail report plus ova and parasites over three consecutive days. Let me know the report once it is available.

Meanwhile, I suggest you anti-worm medicines empirically for intestinal worm infestation. In my practice, I give those anti-worm medications without hesitation. Since it also shows a benefit irrespective of the stool results. Take tablet Albendazole (antihelmintic) 400 mg twice daily for one day. I have written the formula name. You need to ask the pharmacy for the availability of different brands that are available in your country. Please remember pregnancy is a contraindication for the use of this drug. Otherwise, it is relatively safe.