What does it mean when you see a lot of mucus in your stools ?
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Whitish mucus in the stools often indicates there is inflammation of the intestines. Mucus in the stools can occur with either constipation or diarrhea.\n\nThe more common causes of mucus in the stools are bacterial overgrowth and food allergies and sensitivities. They are often easily corrected with dietary changes and supplements. With bacterial overgrowth, bloating and gas usually worsen after eating any sugar, whether it's white sugar, bread, pasta, rye, rice, or milk (which contains the sugar lactose). In contrast, people with food allergies and sensitivities react to specific foods.\n\nOther causes of mucus in the stools are:\n\n    * Ulcerative colitis\n    * Crohn's disease\n    * Celiac disease\n    * Diverticulitis
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I found this on a website:\n\nIt is not gross; it?s actually a very good question. There are many reasons why a person?s stool (feces) could be green, none of them serious. The mostly obvious cause would be from eating green food. Green, leafy vegetables contain chlorophyll, which can color the stool green. Foods that have certain kind of additives, such as artificial flavors or colors, may also have a greening effect. For younger children eating a green crayons or green paint will also do the trick. Iron supplements or even iron rich food can lend a green hue to stool.\n\nA stool can also appear green for physical reasons and not just because of what you ate. The bile that is secreted in the first part of the small intestine is actually green. As a stool passes through the large intestine it is turned into a darker brown color. If a stool is still green by the time it is excreted, it could mean that it passed through the large intestine too fast to be changed in color. This mostly occurs in cases of diarrhea, which can be an indication of other problems or lead to dehydration.\n\nIf you continue to have a green stool or have blood in your stool, chronic diarrhea or your bowel habits change in any other way then you should consult with a doctor. These could be signals of a more serious problem.
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It was probably something you ate or drank. My kids get bright green poop when they eat blue popsicles, kool-aid and if they eat lots of green veggies. The human body doesn't digest the blue dyes very well. If you didn't eat anything that could of caused it I would call your doctor.
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Blood in stool can be caused by hemorrhoids, an-al fissures, polyps, Crohn's Disease, peptic ulcer disease, and diverticulitis. Generally, the closer the bleeding site is to the an-us, the blood will be a brighter red. Thus, bleeding from the an-us, rectum, and the sigmoid colon tend to be bright red, whereas bleeding from the transverse colon and the right colon (transverse and right colon are several feet away from the an-us) tend to be dark red or maroon colored. Stomach ulcers caused by ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin are common causes of upper GI bleeding. Please see your doctor to determine what the exact cause may be.
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It's usually a sign of an infection.  See your doc.
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You need to go to the doctor.  Mucous in stool is not normal, and can be a symptom of parasites (like tapeworms) and other intestinal problems.
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You produce mucus to trap dust, bacteria and other undesirables from entering your system. The mucus must then be expelled to remove the trapped particles or swallowed so the particles get digested before they can cause you problems like infections.
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Its brown colouration comes from a combination of bile and dead red blood cells. In newborn babies, fecal matter is initially yellow/green after the meconium. This colouration comes from the presence of bile alone. In time, as the body starts expelling excess dead red blood cells, it acquires its familiar brown appearance. Throughout the life of an ordinary human, one may experience many types of feces. A "green" and sometimes "clay-like" appearance to the feces is a result in a lack of blood cells expelled. Bile overload is very rare, and not a health threat. Food may sometimes appear in the feces. Common undigested foods found in human feces are seeds, nuts, corn, and beans, mainly for their high fiber content.
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Bacteria from the intestines and bile from your liver cause fecal matter to smell rancid.
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Bloody or tarry stools\nMaroon-colored stools or bright red blood usually suggest that the blood is coming from the lower part of the GI tract (large bowel or rectum).\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003130.htm\n\nBlood in the Stool -- The Color Tells A Lot!\n...that black stools (melena) can mean blood in the stool, so when a patient says he sees blood you should ask if he means black blood, red blood...\nhttp://www.oralchelation.com/LifeGlowBasic/technical/p69.htm\n\nhealth - deseases & medical conditions - information &...\n...blood found in stools. When was the blood in the stools noticed? · Do the stools have streaks of blood only on the outside or is there blood...\nhttp://www.drketi.com/melena.html\n\nBowel: Why Is There Blood in My Stool?\nI have noticed larger and larger amounts of blood in my stools off and on over the past few months. What could this be? Should I see a doctor?\nhttp://www.ivillagehealth.com/print/0,,151475,00.html\n\nblood in stools\nStomach, Ulcers, Gastric Bypass, Colon Disorders Forum - blood in stools, Stomach, Ulcers, Gastric Bypass, Colon Disorders information, health...\nhttp://ehealthforum.com/health/topic333.html\n\nHealth Hints - Blood in the Stool\nIf you have noticed blood in your stools, call your doctor today.\nhttp://www.laplatamedicalsociety.com/hintarticles/hintbloodstool.html\n\nblood in stools\n...blood in stools From: sue.collins1@ntlworld.com Date: 3/11/02 Time: 5:32:23 PM Remote Name: 62.252.64.7...\nhttp://www.ngahiwifarms.co.nz/_disc5/00000102.htm\n\nColon Cancer - fecal blood test for blood in stool\nWhat does a positive fecal occult blood test mean?\nhttp://www.wdxcyber.com/ncancer2.htm\n\nBloody or tarry stools\nStools - bloody; Hematochezia; Melena; Stools - black or tarry ... Considerations: Blood in the stool may come from anywhere along your digestive...\nhttp://www.umm.edu/ency/article/003130.htm\n\nAsk Our Expert - Blood in Stools\nSee full bio * See all questions answered by Dr. Cates Ask Dr. Cates Blood in Stools QUESTION Dear Dr. Cates, Hi.\nhttp://www.drspock.com/faq/0,1511,954,00.html
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It could mean a sort of bacteria growth in your bowel.
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I could be a number of things--but it sounds like he has an open cyst in his colon.  I would suggest that this is not normal and that he should seek medical attention.   A colonoscopy is very helpful for internal examination of the colon and large intestines.  This will see if it is in the colon or possibly coming from elsewhere, such a bile discharge or a stomach Ulcer.  See a physician sooner rather than latter.
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Usually a sign of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
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I am sure there are more causes than one.....but the one I am for sure about is if:  Say you had a twist in your intestine, and after a period of time, your intestine decided it was going to burst, and letting the stool into the body....that would most definitely give you septic shock.  I know that it can make you very very very sick, and it can even cause death if it's not caught in time. Our feces are basically poisonous to our own bodies b/c they contain so much bacteria and such, that is why they are put away inside of an intestine...so that the stool can't mix with our other body systems.  That is the main one that I am FOR SURE about...I want to say that you can also get some kind of septic shock from the blood, but not sure how or if that is even accurate, sorry :(   Ummmm...how to prevent it, I am of no help on that one either...unless you are having problems with your bowels, if so, go see a gastroenterologist!!  If you are in question whether you or someone you know might be having or could have septic shock...see a doctor IMMEDIATELY!!!
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Ok, sinkers are the best.  Floaters usually indicate to much fat in your diet.  Green poop is normal.  Stinky (more than usuall) can indicate a digestive problem, nothing serious, maybe a little bug.  If your poop is hard, it means that you are not drinking enough water &/or not getting enough fiber. Dirreah can be caused from a meriad of things including: Illness, Irratable Bowel Syndrome, gallbladder problems, Acid Reflux, and lactose intolerance.  Corn in poop is fine.  Hot poop is normal (if you have eaten spicy foods recently).  Blood in your poop is not good though.  If you have that, call a doctor immediately.
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Soft lumps can be found in various parts of the body – it can be lipoma or benign (noncancerous) fatty tumor. The ultra sound that was done by your doctor might confirm this. It is not dangerous to have this. Many people have it. \nBloody stools can mean a lot of things – from hemarroids to gastroenteritis. It could just mean that you had constipation and had a little bleeding. That could be normal. Make a note when it happens again. Were you having blood in your stool or bloody diarrhea? \nHeart pain – usually means pain in the chest area – usually is just gas in the stomach. Just don’t starve yourself. Eat regularly and when it hurts drink water or eat something like yoghurt or fruits. \nDon’t worry about health too much. Sometimes normal things can look like sickness. \nHypochondria is a belief that real or imagined physical symptoms are signs of a serious illness, despite medical reassurance and other evidence to the contrary.
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Please talk to your parents about this, it could be something so simple as dye in something you ingested but read below and click on the website to learn more and then talk to your parents.\n\nBlood in the stool may not always be serious, but it should always be checked by a physician. Any change in bowel habits, such as color, odor, frequency, or consistency (constipation or diarrhea) that does not clear up within a few days is reason to make an appointment with a family practitioner or a gastroenterologst.\nCauses of Red or Black Colored Stools.