Slime lining the walls of the intestine, so that it is protected from corrosive acids, as well as a smooth departure of stool. In small amounts of white mucus in the stool is present in every person, but it is practically not noticeable. However, if its number has increased dramatically, then in the body began to occur any pathological processes.
Why does white mucus appear in the stool?
The appearance of clots of mucus may be due to a change in diet. Excess formation of mucus occurs as a result of excessive use:
- cottage cheese;
- bananas;
- watermelons.
Most often this phenomenon occurs when the balance of microflora is disturbed, because of what the metabolism is significantly slowed down. Therefore, for passage of fecal masses the intestine requires more mucus. The appearance of excessive mucus in stool can be observed when:
- poisoning;
- dysbiosis;
- long-term use of antibiotics;
- celiac disease;
- lactose intolerance;
- food allergies .
Also feces with white mucus are observed with a cold. In this case, just the mucus from the nasopharynx passes into the intestine, after it goes along with the processed food.
White mucus in feces as a symptom of serious diseases
However, such a symptom may indicate the presence of serious ailments. For example, if white mucus leaves with feces, the cause may be:
- diverticulitis;
- tumors;
- fistulas in the intestine (proctitis, in which pus enters the feces).
The course of these pathological processes is indicated by an increase in temperature and the appearance of painful sensations in the anus.
The presence of cancer is the most dangerous cause of mucus secretion. This is the destruction of the intestinal membrane.
Another reason for the appearance of mucus is cystic fibrosis. This ailment is hereditary. At the person from the birth there is an excessive formation of a mucus, both in an intestine, and in respiratory ways.
In addition to the above reasons, thick white mucus in feces can talk about such problems:
- hemorrhoids;
- colitis;
- irritable bowel syndrome;
- polyps;
- problems with absorption;
- Crohn's disease .
Each of these diseases is diagnosed by special studies. Because the doctor will not be difficult to identify this or that disease. If mucus is detected, consult a gastroenterologist. He will prescribe the required drugs and a special diet that will restore the digestive system.