I know this is gross, but I can't get into a doctor!?!


Question: I know this is gross, but I can't get into a doctor!!?
Lately, I have had horrible diahrreah!. I can't get rid of it, and every time I go number two there's this mucus!. It's clear most of the time, but there's a lot of it!. Should I be worried!? What can I do to get rid of it!? I can't seem to stay off of the toilet any longer than 20 minutes!.Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
Stool normally contains a small amount of mucus, but passing stools with visible amounts of mucus can be from a variety of causes!. Mucus in the stool is a common symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and ulcerative colitis (UC), and is seen to a lesser degree in Crohn's disease (CD)!. A bacterial infection, anal fissure, or a bowel obstruction may also cause the passage of mucus!.
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Mucus is a clear, white, or yellow substance with the consistency of jelly which is produced by the mucous membrane of the large intestine!. Mucus is also produced by other organs in the body such as the lungs, where it helps to trap any foreign particles that are inhaled!. In the intestine, mucus protects the inner lining and helps ease the passage of stool!.
Ulcerative Colitis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

In UC, the mucus membrane of the intestine becomes inflamed and develops ulcers!. These ulcers bleed and produce pus and mucus, which may be visible as they are passed in the stool!. In IBS, there may be increased mucus production by the lining of the intestine, which is then passed!. Mucus is more often associated with diarrhea-predominant IBS!. Mucus is less frequent with CD, but may be associated with the development of an anal fissure!.
Bacterial Infections

Bacterial infections, such as those from Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Yersinia may also cause mucus in the stool!.
A bacterial infection may also cause diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps!. Some bacterial infections may resolve on their own without treatment, but some cases may be serious and require treatment with antibiotics!.
Bowel Obstruction

A bowel obstruction is associated with constipation, severe cramps, abdominal distention, and vomiting as well as the passage of mucus!. Bowel obstructions can be from a variety of causes and is typically treated in the hospital, with surgery being necessary in some cases!.

The passage of mucus in the stool in the setting of IBS or UC is not necessarily a cause for alarm, but should be mentioned to a physician!. Mucus without an underlying cause such as a pre-existing condition should be reported to a physician immediately!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Stool normally contains a small amount of mucus, but passing stools with visible amounts of mucus can be from a variety of causes!. Mucus in the stool is a common symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and ulcerative colitis (UC), and is seen to a lesser degree in Crohn's disease (CD)!. A bacterial infection, anal fissure, or a bowel obstruction may also cause the passage of mucus!.

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Mucus is a clear, white, or yellow substance with the consistency of jelly which is produced by the mucous membrane of the large intestine!. Mucus is also produced by other organs in the body such as the lungs, where it helps to trap any foreign particles that are inhaled!. In the intestine, mucus protects the inner lining and helps ease the passage of stool!.

Ulcerative Colitis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
In UC, the mucus membrane of the intestine becomes inflamed and develops ulcers!. These ulcers bleed and produce pus and mucus, which may be visible as they are passed in the stool!. In IBS, there may be increased mucus production by the lining of the intestine, which is then passed!. Mucus is more often associated with diarrhea-predominant IBS!. Mucus is less frequent with CD, but may be associated with the development of an anal fissure!.

Bacterial Infections
Bacterial infections, such as those from Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Yersinia may also cause mucus in the stool!.

YOU NEED TO GO TO THE DOCTORWww@Answer-Health@Com

How long is lately!? 2 days, a week, a month!. If we are talking a few days I would say ride it out if we are talking more time than that you need to see a doctor!. Mucus is common if you have a virus or some sort of stomach bug but it can also be a sign of something more serious!. I am guessing they will look at your gall bladder first!.

In the mean time make sure you are getting lots of fluid like water, gatorade or pedialite!. Try eating the 'BRAT' diet to slow things down:
Bananas
Rice
Applesauce
Toast/Tea

I hope you feel better!. Good Luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com

You are going to think I am a nut ball but this is what my grandma taught me and I swear it works!. Take a spoonfull of peanut butter and put pepper on it!. I know it sounds ridiculous but it works!. You should also see a dr!. because of the mucos!. It could be a gallbladder problem!. GOod luck

I was waiting for the thumbs down and there it is :) All i have to say is dont knock it til ya try it!Www@Answer-Health@Com

Try some Immodium to control it for now, but you must get to a doctor!. How long has it been going on!?

It could be an infection and easily treated!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Seriously, you HAVE to go see a doctor!. My father had something like that, that turned out to be intestinal blockage, which can turn septic!.!.!.!.meaning you could die!.
Get to the doctor!. Don't put it off!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

You really really need to get to a doctor!. That condition can dehydrate you very rapidly!. Dysentery is a fatal disease if untreated!.
Meantime, drink water like your life depends on it!. It does!.
Get to a doctor!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I can't believe that you havent been to a doctor!!!! How do you get anything done or go anywhere if you are on the toilet every 20 mins!. I think that you need to get your *** down to A&E ASAP!!!!Www@Answer-Health@Com

you need to eat a balanced diet, if you eat too much starchy food you get constipation and if you eat too much fibre, you get what you have!. but please see a doctor cos we can' t help you solve it!!Www@Answer-Health@Com

GET TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM!
SOON THAT YOU SHOULD BE VERY
WORRIED ABOUT IT IS SERIOUS!
GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Www@Answer-Health@Com

yeaa you should be very worried!.!.i wud try to get into a doctor as soon as i cud!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

well you should make an appointment with a dr or go to the er drink a lot or water or gateraid so you do dehydrateWww@Answer-Health@Com

Go to hospital emergency room, they must treat you!. This could be serious!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

prune juiceWww@Answer-Health@Com

yes you should be worried, you are about to give birth to an alien!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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