Something is wrong, it could be an infective, inflammatory, autoimmune or benign or malignant neoplastic problem . You need to see a doctor as soon as possible.
Disorder and diseases that cause blood and mucus in stool: Acute Alcohol Consumption (excessive drinking can cause bloody mucus in the stool) Andrade's Syndrome Bowel Obstructions Celiac Disease Chronic Diarrhea, Idiopathic (can cause bloody mucus in the stool) Colon Cancer Acute Constipation, Dyschazia (can cause bloody mucus on the stool) Crohn's Disease Drug Side effects (can cause bloody mucus in the stool) Carnitine Transporter Deficiencye Cystic Fibrosis Dysentery Anus Fissures E.coli (causes bloody mucus in the stool) Gastroenteritis (Influenza) (can cause blood and mucus in stools) Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis Internal Hemorrhoids (can cause bloody mucus in the stool, too) Intestinal Bacterial Infection Irritable Bowel Syndrome Liver Disease Pancreatitis Blind-loop Syndrome Pancreatic Disorder Pancreatitis Syndrome Pelvic Abscess Pelvic Lipomastosis Proctitis Juvenile Rectal Cancer Rectal Prolapse Shigellosis Ulcerative Colitis
Some mucus in the stool is normal. Conditions like irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis can cause more mucus in the stool.
it means that you should see a doctor
Bloody stool can be a indicator of anal fissure, peptic ulcers or a number of other medical conditions.
Meat can cause constipation but I wouldn't say bloody stool. You should immediateley talk to a doctor.
Answer: Passage of mucus in stool can suggest colitis, infection or a villus adenoma / polyp. You need to see your Doctor to check this out
bloody show...though it may not be "bloody"
A small amount of mucus in the stool is normal. A doctor should be consulted it it becomes a regular occurrence or if it is accompanied by blood in the stool. This may be an indication of more serious conditions including Crohn's Disease, ulcerative colitis or cancer.
There are many reasons behind bloody stool. Particularly because one may have a swollen vein in the anus. This can also be a sign on Colorectal cancer (colon cancer).
If you are worried take the child to a doctor with a sample of the stool. Everyone has mucus in their stool to some extent. The bowel is lined with mucous membrane which helps the passage of the stool. Sometimes it becomes excessive if there is an inflammation, or the bowel is irritated (for example by spicy food). If the child is healthy and apart from this the stools are normal and the mucus is not bloodstained, forget about it.
Go to the doctor.
This residue that you are speaking of is most likely the mucus that keeps your rectum lubricated when you have a bowel movement. Having a little mucus drip onto your underwear is normal, but contact your doctor if the mucus turns bloody.