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What Causes Frequent Bowel Movements With Mucus?

Posted on Mon, 6 Jun 2016

Question: Frequent bowel movements (4 or 5 before noon) with some mucus. Otherwise fairly normal.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

1.Since when are you having these symptoms?
2. Does it wake you up from sleep?
3. Any weight loss?
4. Any other medical illness?
5. What are the tests done so far?
6. What medications are you taking?

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (4 minutes later)

No, I am not kept wake and this has been about two weeks in duration. No tests or illness except kidney stones. Alpitite is not real strong.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Acute Colitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the additional information.

You have acute colitis probably due to infection.
Stool test may be done to confirm it.

You may have to take a course of antibiotics.
Probiotics may hasten recovery.

Drink enough fluids to remain well hydrated.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar