Help I Have Now Idea What It Could Be ! Posted: 08-21-05 19:04pm
When I walk into the bath room the other
night my husband for got to flush. Not to
be gross but when I looked at it there was
a substance that looked like clear jelly
that was around the poop. He doesnt know
what it is and he doesnt want to go to
anyone for it
if anyone knows what it would be please
help I am worried about his health :?
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chromelassie
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 16 Aug 2005 Posts: 13 Location: Tennessee
Posted: 08-21-05 19:53pm
Mucous in the stool may be indicative of
chronic bowel infection such as shigella,
colitis, or proctitis. Make sure that the
stool has been comprehensively cultured
for bacteria, ova and parasites. Stool
tests for fecal leukocytes can also
suggest a bowel infection.
Malabsorption can also cause mucous in the
stool - tests for fecal fat, lactose
intolerance and blood tests for celiac
disease should be considered.
"jelly" in the stool is associated with
volvulus, intussusception or
pseudo-obstruction. Most cases can be
found via ct scan and should be asked
about when interpreting your films. As I
am not a surgeon, I cannot personally
comment on these particular diseases.
Followup with your personal physician is
essential.
This answer is not intended as and does
not substitute for medical advice - the
information presented is for patient
education only. Please see your personal
physician for further evaluation of your
individual case.
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abigail_morris
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Aug 2005 Posts: 3 Location: oh
Posted: 08-21-05 20:33pm
Thank you so much I will look in to it
you have help alot thank you
chromelassie
wrote:
mucous in the stool may be
indicative of chronic bowel infection such
as shigella, colitis, or proctitis. Make
sure that the stool has been
comprehensively cultured for bacteria, ova
and parasites. Stool tests for fecal
leukocytes can also suggest a bowel
infection.
Malabsorption can also cause mucous in the
stool - tests for fecal fat, lactose
intolerance and blood tests for celiac
disease should be considered.
"jelly" in the stool is associated with
volvulus, intussusception or
pseudo-obstruction. Most cases can be
found via ct scan and should be asked
about when interpreting your films. As I
am not a surgeon, I cannot personally
comment on these particular diseases.
Followup with your personal physician is
essential.
This answer is not intended as and does
not substitute for medical advice - the
information presented is for patient
education only. Please see your personal
physician for further evaluation of your
individual
case.
