![]() ![]() NSAIDs like ibuprofen and aspirin can also cause recurrent bleeding anywhere in the gut, making your stools look almost black. But it could also signal serious conditions like inflammatory bowel disorders (IBD), or even colon cancer. (Keep reading.)īright red blood in the bowl usually means hemorrhoids, which are swollen veins in your rectum or anus that bleed when you strain, says Dr. The bigger concern is if you see blood along with the mucus, which could point to inflammation, infection, or a tumor in your rectum or higher up in your gastrointestinal tract, says Dr. The disorder causes abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation, but you can manage it with diet and lifestyle tweaks. When to worry: If you didn’t think you had IBS, you’ll want to see your doctor for a diagnosis. ![]() ![]() If you frequently go #2, your colon contracts more often-so it’s normal for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to see mucus in their stools, says Robert Burakoff, M.D., chief of gastroenterology, hepatology, and endoscopy at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Your digestive tract is lined with mucus to help food pass smoothly. Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play ![]()
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