Mucus in stool is relatively common and can be caused by constipation or dehydration. However, in some cases, it points to a more serious underlying condition. When you’re generally healthy, mucus is ...

A stool that looks like currant jelly can indicate a bowel disorder called intussusception. However, bloody mucus in the stool may also be a sign of other conditions, such as inflammatory bowel ...

Rope worms are long structures that sometimes occur in the intestines. They are likely a buildup of intestinal mucus and debris and may pass in a person’s stool during an enema or other clearing ...

If you have ulcerative colitis, you might see blood and mucus in your poop when you have a flare-up. It shows up most often in very loose, watery stools. This bloody diarrhea tends to happen with ...

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes a buildup of mucus in organs throughout your body. Stool may indicate how your gastrointestinal tract is functioning and whether or not treatment is ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...