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Mushy Stool, Stomach Ulcer, Low Iron, Polyps

I have had mushy stools for over a month now. What I think look like a 6 on Bristol scale. My eating habits have not changed. I did have an endoscopy done last year and some small ulcers were found in my stomach, for which I take medicine for. I was turned away from donating blood for low iron last week as well. My mother also had colon cancer about 12 years ago. I have had 2 colonoscopy s which both showed polyps. Are these mushy stools something to be concerned over? Should I see my gastroenterologist?
Thu, 5 Jul 2012
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Hi ! Bastrottman,
Multiple small ulcers in the stomach might occur if some one is taking
medications such as Aspirin or other NSAIDS which include Ibuprofen,
Naproxen etc,etc. If you are taking any of these ,please contact your
physician who can suggest alternatives or add another drug that can
protect the lining of the stomach. Low iron may indicate slow bleeding.
I assume you had a very thorough examination of your colon because
some polyps could be missed during examination even with experts.
Mushy stools may indicate improper digestion of fatty foods.
This may be from problems with the pancreas not functioning properly.
Again , I would suggest a consultation with a gastroenterologist.

Best of health.
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Mushy Stool, Stomach Ulcer, Low Iron, Polyps

Hi ! Bastrottman, Multiple small ulcers in the stomach might occur if some one is taking medications such as Aspirin or other NSAIDS which include Ibuprofen, Naproxen etc,etc. If you are taking any of these ,please contact your physician who can suggest alternatives or add another drug that can protect the lining of the stomach. Low iron may indicate slow bleeding. I assume you had a very thorough examination of your colon because some polyps could be missed during examination even with experts. Mushy stools may indicate improper digestion of fatty foods. This may be from problems with the pancreas not functioning properly. Again , I would suggest a consultation with a gastroenterologist. Best of health.