Way TMI Question

[Danni]

Sorry Guys, i need to ask....

Does it mean anything if I have mucous in my poos?

[hannanat]

Have you been constipated?

[Danni]

nope

[LadyRaven]

All I could find was this, but it is based on a question from a person who didn't state whether they were pregnant or not:

"Stool normally contains small amounts of mucus. Mucus In Your Stool may be a problem: what is color of mucus and is there any blood in stool. Are there any other symptoms? If amount of mucus is increased, that might be a symptom of variety of causes: irritable bowel syndrome or ulcerative colitis. Cause for Mucus In Your Stool might be bacterial infection or anal fissure. I think you should see your doctor."

from: steady health

[johT]

it has happened here occasionally in very small amounts so id say its probably quite normal unless theres loads of it??

[Trillian]

Danni, have you had a cold or anything lately to make you a bit stuffy? I haven't noticed it with myself, but with the kids they tend to have mucous in their poo from swallowing phlegm when they are sick.

[Danni]

yes i have a really bad cold at the moment!

[johT]

oh yup definetly a cold - if you swallow mucus it has to come out somewhere

[Danni]

yuck, but that makes sense. thanks!

[Alan]

Danni
If the mucous is still there after the cold has gone you should see your doctor

[lil_chookie]

I have this problem from time to time thanks to Irritable Bowl Syndrome.....yuck!!

[~Debbie~]

yuck - shouldnt of read this thread whilst eating my lunch!
But, at least i know if i get a cold - what just might happen

[Danni]

Did you not read the title?

[~Debbie~]

Yeah - glutton for punishment!

[*Elle*]

I have had this from time to time I never realised that it can be something to be worried about, so even though its a little TMI its a good thread Danni LOL, the stuff people are to affraid to ask hehehehe

[Danni]

Glad I could help Amy

[*Elle*]

LMAO Danni