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Q: Strange Discharge When I Have a Bowel Movement?
asked by: rwschneider1 on March 3rd, 2006
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Hi this is my first time on these forums.

Lately i've been noticing a small amount of white, stringy discharge when I defecate. I'm not sure if it's a really thick liquid, or if it's actually tissue because of the way it acts when it's in the water.

Also, i've noticed a small amount of blood in my discharge, which is evidenced by the toilet paper I use to wipe, but i've never seen it in the discharge itself.

Sometimes I experience a varying amount of pain, as well. Sometimes it hurts a lot, and sometimes just a little bit.

What could be causing this?

To give you a better awareness of what might be going on, you should probably know that I am an 18 (almost 19) year old white male. I live in minnesota. I weigh approximately 135 lbs. I have always been skinny.

If there's another area on this forum I should be posting this on, let me know.


Thankyou very much for all your help.
Rick
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Dr. Nikola
replied on June 4th, 2008
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Blood in the stool should be taken very seriously and requires identification of the reason as soon as possible. Several diagnosis are possible including some very serious ones.
Is bleeding always associated with defecation or not?
Is the blood fresh, coagulated or dark?
Is the bleeding visible only on the toilet paper, drips in the water or is on the stool surface?
What is the color and consistency of the stools? Are they liquid or solid?
Where is the pain located?
How long this bleeding last and have you ever had similar symptoms?
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