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Anal Mucus

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Rectal discharge, or anal discharge, can appear as anal mucus, pus, or blood in stools or underwear

There are many possible causes of rectal discharge, including gastrointestinal conditions. Rectal discharge may appear in the toilet after pooping or on toilet paper without the urge to have a bowel movement This article includes a list of causes. Common causes of pooping mucus only include is dysentery, stds of the anorectum, inflammatory bowel diseases, fissures, or inflamed hemorrhoids. Rectal discharge is intermittent or continuous expression of liquid from the anus (per rectum) Normal rectal mucus is needed for proper excretion of waste

Otherwise, this is closely related to types of fecal incontinence (e.g., fecal leakage) but the term rectal discharge does not necessarily imply degrees of incontinence Types of fecal incontinence that produce a liquid leakage could be. What causes anal mucus discharge The causes of increased mucus discharge can be effectively separated into four categories Infections, inflammatory conditions, diet, and malignancy Infectious causes many types of infections can cause inflammation of the walls of the large intestines and activate “goblet cells,” which produce mucus.

Several things can cause rectal discharge, including infections and gastrointestinal issues

Learn how to recognize all the potential causes and when it's time to see a doctor.

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