Mucus is a jelly substance present in the stool. Having a large amount of visible mucus in stool indicates a sign of digestive problems. Increased mucus in the stool occurs in conditions such as Crohn's disease, cystic fibrosis, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal infection, and anal fissures. It needs treatment if it occurs with other symptoms such as blood in stool, abdominal pain, and changes in bowel movements. It is treated depending on the cause.
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Is it normal to have mucus stools after taking medicines for cold and cough?
Query: Hello doctor, My child is 3 years old. she was suffering from cold and cough and was under medication like Mucolite, Timinic, Septilin, and Asthalin 2.5 mg. For the last two days, she was doing mucus potty, now it is getting better today. We did a test and attached is the interim report. Please advi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen her reports. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your child has a respiratory infection and nothing to do with her potty. The mucus you say is due to the swallowed phlegm. She needs an antibiotic like Moxclav (Amoxycillin and Clavulanic ... Read Full »