Question on BM and mucus

Mucus is very common with IBS. You should really only be alarmed if it is dark (like black) or red as this can be a sign of bleeding. If you haven't officially been diagnosed with IBS, you should see a doctor; a lot of other things can masqeurade as IBS. If you ever have really weird poops, that just defy explanation or description and have a digital camera, just take a picture! Show that to your doctor and see if what he thinks about it. Doctors used to personally check a person's stools looking for clues as to what problem they had, so it's nothing really new; just lacks the smell!

Thank you all for your replies. Actually, it is not the mucus that concerns me as much as the color. Mine is clear or sometimes yellow. Occasionally, it seems to mix with stool and takes on a brownish yellow tint. Also have internal hemorrhoids which could cause sloughing off of blood. (pinkish mucus). Last colonoscopy was 5 years ago and was okay except for the tiniest of polyps.(one) Any input appreciated. Thanks.

Long Islander,
I would think that as long as you're not seeing red or pink, you are fine. Most everyone with IBS passes mucus - especially a yellow-ish/brown color.
Have you brought this up to your doc?

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