Hi ,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you .
What you have mentioned and what is seen in the picture is mucus secreted by the large bowel. There is no need to worry.
Some about of mucus is normally secreted by the large bowel. But when there is inflammation as in infection the amount of mucus that is passed in stool in increased.
The stool appears well formed. So the bowel is less likely to be inflamed
You need not worry about it.
You can get stool analysis done
Take a course of probiotics.
I hope that answers your query
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Patient replied :
Thank you. Do you think I should get stool analysis done? What would that be looking for?
Here is a picture of the most recent movement (sorry). I think that because the last one was in the water the amount of mucous looked worse. This one looks OK to me, but I am not a doctor! What do you think?
Hi,
Yes, if the symptoms are persisting stool analysis may be done. We have to look for pus cells which indicate inflammation.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Patient replied :
Thanks. If they were found this would indicate an infection?
Based on this picture do you think the symptoms are persisting?
Thanks,
Matt
Hi,
If pus cells were found, it is an indication of inflammation. Infection is one of the causes.
As said earlier, some amount of mucus is normal.
For the information you have given and the picture I would consider it as normal and ignore it.