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Bowel Movement Problems

Written by Jan Modric in April 4th, 2009   Under: Current Health Articles, Gastro-Intestinal Diseases, Nutrition   Tags: , , , , , ,    

Loose Bowel Movements (Diarrhea)

Occasional loose bowel movements may be normal, but having over three loose stools per day is a symptom of diarrhea.

Check characteristics of normal and excessive bowel movements. Read how to find the cause of loose bowel movements from medical symptoms.

Constipation

Constipation means having less than three bowel movements in a week.

Check the causes of chronic constipation and severe constipation.


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What Causes Mucus in the Bowel Movement?

Written by Jan Modric in March 23rd, 2009   Under: Current Health Articles, Gastro-Intestinal Diseases, Medical Questions, Nutrition   Tags: , , , , ,    

Mucus, a translucent, jelly like substance that appears in the stool is produced by mucous glands that line the small and large intestine.

Mucus in Otherwise Normal Bowel Movements

Certain amount of mucus is regularly present in normal stools in healthy persons. Mucus in normal semi-soft stools may appear in bellow conditions:

Hemorrhoids

Internal hemorrhoids are common cause of mucus in the stool. Mucus is usually not mixed with the stool. Other typical symptoms in hemorrhoids are:


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