Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Support Group
Irritable bowel syndrome is a common intestinal disorder that is characterized by bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, cramping, and constipation. Typically no abnormalities appear during standard medical testing, and so irritable bowel syndrome is identified by the symptoms. Although irritable bowel syndrome can cause serious discomfort, the intestines are not harmed.
I don't want to gross anybody out, but does anybody have problems with excess mucous in the stool after not going for several days? If so, what causes this. I've already been on the internet and really can't find a concrete answer other than "it can be ibs," which I already know!
The mucus is most likely tissue from the inside of the intestines that for lack of better words, peels off due to the chronic strain of IBS. Especially if you alternate back and forth with diarrea and constipation. I have seen many doctors in so many years of this, and that is what I have always been told. If you have an excess of mucus you mite what to ask your doctor about it. But generally, its not something that you should be too concerned about. I know that when I first saw this, I was afraid, but nothing I have even been told sounds as though there is any major concern. Good luck. Nana
As I said, I saw many doctors, many. The only thing that was very helpful was to never drink tap water, to always drink bottled water, as the microscopic things in reg water could def trigger the attacks, When I said dont be discouraged, its because as I have aged, the problem is not as chronic as it was when I was younger. It doesnt go away for good but it does calm down a bit.
The mucous is what your intestines produce to protect your lining. Its a good thing that your intestines are producing it but its bad because of why.
Many ailments of the intestines can cause excess mucous.
Mine was Cdifficile which also caused my ulcerative Colitis.