White mucus in stool

Although feces sounds like a disgusting word, it actually represents the health status of the human body. The condition of the stool, whether dry, sticky, or containing white mucus, is an objective reflection of the state of the human body. Some people find white mucus in their stool. Generally, there is no need to worry too much, because normal stool is sometimes accompanied by white mucus. If there is a large amount of mucus and accompanied by physical discomfort, you should consider whether you have a certain disease and seek medical attention in time.

Causes of white mucus in stool

(1) Normal mucus

The intestines normally secrete mucus to promote peristalsis. If the mucus is attached to the surface of the stool and is transparent and slightly sticky, and there are no other discomfort symptoms in the body, this may be normal mucus and there is no need to worry too much.

(2) Chronic colitis

The presence of white, sticky substance in the stool is most likely a sign of chronic colitis. Generally, patients with chronic colitis often present with abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloody or purulent stools, and a feeling of tenesmus. The disease progresses slowly and often recurs.

(3) Anorectal diseases

White sticky substance in the stool may be a sign of anorectal disease.

Prolapsed internal hemorrhoids, complete rectal prolapse, etc. will all cause white mucus in the stool. In addition, eczema, herpes, contact dermatitis, genital warts and abscess rupture after skin infection in the perianal skin can all cause increased local secretions in the anus and white sticky substances in the stool.

(4) Being too fat

People who are obese have relatively more active sweat glands, which prevents the sweat from evaporating well from the skin around the anus, causing the anus to be often moist and white mucus in the stool.

(5) Too little water in the body

If there is too little water in the body, it may also cause white and sticky substances in the stool, especially after constipation. Too little water can lead to slow gastrointestinal motility, which will not only cause difficulty in defecation, but also easily cause the stool to be sticky and contain white substances after defecation.

(6) Colon cancer

If there is white mucus in the stool all year round, and there are often abdominal distension, abdominal pain, indigestion, etc., the symptoms are not obvious and are often missed. Then there will be changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain before defecation, mucus in the stool or mucopurulent blood in the stool, accompanied by symptoms such as low fever, fatigue, and weight loss. Especially in patients with right-sided colon cancer, the stool is often liquid or cachectic.

Constipation Relief Methods

1. Eat apples on an empty stomach in the morning

2. Drink a cup of yogurt every day

3. Drink a glass of water on an empty stomach in the morning

4. Eat more whole grains

5. Eat a light diet

6. Keep a happy mood

7. Keep exercising

8. Develop the habit of regular bowel movements