Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Does Mucus Discharge While Passing Gas Indicate?
Question: For past two weeks I sometimes pass mucus when I pass gas. I have been drinking more milk than usual.
Is the cause associated with it?
Is the cause associated with it?
Brief Answer:
Yes, milk intake is associated with it
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Mucus can occur with either constipation or diarrhea, as part of the stool. Bacterial overgrowth and food allergies are also associated with excessive mucus in stool or alone. It can also occur in case of a bacterial infection, anal fissure, IBS and colitis. If none of these conditions are present and there is simply moderate to excess mucus then it can be related to dairy products intake like milk. Try to limit the amount of milk, wheat , greasy and spicy food in your diet for good results. Take plenty of water daily. If the problem persist despite discontinuing milk for a week or so then you may get a stool examination including ova and parasite, to look for other possible causes.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107
Dr. M.S. Khalil
Yes, milk intake is associated with it
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Mucus can occur with either constipation or diarrhea, as part of the stool. Bacterial overgrowth and food allergies are also associated with excessive mucus in stool or alone. It can also occur in case of a bacterial infection, anal fissure, IBS and colitis. If none of these conditions are present and there is simply moderate to excess mucus then it can be related to dairy products intake like milk. Try to limit the amount of milk, wheat , greasy and spicy food in your diet for good results. Take plenty of water daily. If the problem persist despite discontinuing milk for a week or so then you may get a stool examination including ova and parasite, to look for other possible causes.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107
Dr. M.S. Khalil
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
