Can anyone tell me if this is normal? (Question about stool)?

Question

When I sometimes go to the toilet for a number 2, all that leaves me is a clear substance which has the consistency of saliva. Only in very small amounts though. I'm assuming that this is the substance that the body produces to bind the stool together. Is it normal that sometimes only this comes out? Other times when I go for a number 2, everything seems normal. This has only been happening for the last few months.

Answer 1

ok. I assume you are suffering from chronic dysentry . I think the better term is Inflammatory bowel syndrome(IBS). Are you recently tensed or worried of something? When this problem occur, at night or in the morning. Simple tranquilizer and small doses of SSRI or other antidepressant help. Don't take it otherwise you are not depressed i think but in this particular case antidepressant helps a lot. you will get many literature about IBS in the net . pls try http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases...

Answer 2

Sorry I thought you were asking a question about a kind of chair.

Answer 3

i think when you don't each much and you use laxatives or you have diarrhoea. that's when that happens. because your stomach is so empty that is just the saliva looking thing coming out. ask a doctor to be certain. Take care! x

Answer 4

it coukld be becuase youve changed your diet however i would consult your gp for some advice if your concerned

Answer 5

I think it's when you eat healthier foods, though I'm not sure

Answer 6

I wouldn't worry too much if it's in small amounts and it's not everytime.  If you start having stomach discomfort or it becomes more frequent there are simple tests that can be done to see if everything is okay. It involves collecting a stool sample and it will be tested at a laboratory.  If it concerns you and/or becomes frequent a trip to the doctor would be worth it.  It's never a bad thing to be safe than sorry when it comes to your health.

Answer 7

Have you been taking it up the "Wrong 'un" if so its probably s***n.

Answer 8

sounds gross, I know. I have the same thing sometimes. It could be mucous coming out from pushing (mucous is your intestinal lubricant). I wouldnt be too concerned about it as long as you are in fact having bowel movements  

Answer 9

if it was more like mucus I'd say it could be a symptom of IBS. have you been under a lot of stress lately?