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What Causes Constipation With Brown Mucus In Stool?
Question: Dear Doctor, I had a full colonoscopy in XXXXXXX 2015 and everything was ok. I have been having constipation and have noticed in the past days brown mucus when I wipe. I am so scared. what can this be? I have internal and external hemorrhoids and sometimes I bleed.
Brief Answer:
This could be due to streaks of blood mixed with mucus
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
I understand your concerns. However, as colonoscopy was OK in 2015, this is unlikely to be anything sinister.
As there are external and internal hemorrhoids, it can be due to unrecognized bleeding inside (minor quantity), which gets mixed with mucus to give brown color.
Constipation adds to this.
Overall, I feel that there is nothing to worry. You can surely consult a surgeon to have peace of mind.
Please let me know if you want any more clarifications.
Regards
This could be due to streaks of blood mixed with mucus
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
I understand your concerns. However, as colonoscopy was OK in 2015, this is unlikely to be anything sinister.
As there are external and internal hemorrhoids, it can be due to unrecognized bleeding inside (minor quantity), which gets mixed with mucus to give brown color.
Constipation adds to this.
Overall, I feel that there is nothing to worry. You can surely consult a surgeon to have peace of mind.
Please let me know if you want any more clarifications.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dear Doctor,
Should I take anything to soften the stools? Sometimes I also see the mucus mixed with the hard feces. It is not cancer, is it? I am so nervous, but did the full colonoscopy in XXXXXXX 2015.
thanks again
Should I take anything to soften the stools? Sometimes I also see the mucus mixed with the hard feces. It is not cancer, is it? I am so nervous, but did the full colonoscopy in XXXXXXX 2015.
thanks again
Brief Answer:
laxatives to soften stools
Detailed Answer:
You can take fiber preparations to soften stools or consult your doc regarding any prescription laxatives.
Unlikely to be cancer as cancer can't form in less than 1 year (considering colonoscopy in XXXXXXX was normal).
laxatives to soften stools
Detailed Answer:
You can take fiber preparations to soften stools or consult your doc regarding any prescription laxatives.
Unlikely to be cancer as cancer can't form in less than 1 year (considering colonoscopy in XXXXXXX was normal).
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So, considering that cancer can t form in less than one yar, when should I repeat the colonoscopy? The doctor said in five years as I has during my pregnancy removed a benign polypm thank you very much
Brief Answer:
even more gap is ok
Detailed Answer:
If you don't have any family history of colon cancer, colonoscopy in 10 years also fine.
even more gap is ok
Detailed Answer:
If you don't have any family history of colon cancer, colonoscopy in 10 years also fine.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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