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Age 72, male. Have been having diarrhea on and off for almost 2 weeks, the stool is with mucus and even when The diarrhea seems to be under control, there is so much gas in the stomach and want to fart all the time and , and the farting comes with mucus.
Consult a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis. Stool examination test and complete blood cell count are helpful to detect any infection present or not. Colonoscopy can be done if needed. Detail history and investigation give exact idea about problems.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Rachana Goswami
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How To Treat Diarrhoea?
Hello, As per your complain you have problem of more mucus in stool with diarrhea that may be because of gastrointestinal infection or other reasons. If these symptoms are present from long time then think about irritable bowel syndrome. Intestinal inflammation condition like ulcerative colitis or Crohn disease may be ruled out. Consult a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis. Stool examination test and complete blood cell count are helpful to detect any infection present or not. Colonoscopy can be done if needed. Detail history and investigation give exact idea about problems. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rachana Goswami