What could be wrong if you have stopped having bowel movements and instead a mucus comes out of your anus when you pass gas?

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• This is a problem that used to plague the Mayans back when the world was just starting to turn on its axis. The Mayans had a very interesting method of treating this disease, which is known as constiapatantallius, but the Irish know it as "The Great Potato Famine!" The Mayans used to sacrifice a virgin for every attempt at a bowel movement. This method does eventually work, but is frowned upon in most cultures these days, because it usually takes 12-14 virgins to fully get your bowels back on the right train track. The most popular method today, is actually rather simple when you get a trained plumber to assist you along the way. all you need; is a jackhammer, some dental floss, butter, and a cape. The rest should be pretty self-explanatory!

• See your doctor! It is unlikely that this has to do with your emotional well being. Feces is a direct result of what goes into your body. If you are eating too much fat, too much or too little magnesium, or have a number of other dietary problems your gas and bowel movements will change. Infections and long term antibiotic use can also do it. You need to speak to a licensed health care provider immediately.
  

• I think that the answer to the question has very little to do with diet (the human digestive system is in most individuals, an amazingly adaptable mechanism) but more to do with the his/her emotional health. I am 65 years of age and have enjoyed for most of my life, and enviable quality of health. Recently however, I have through my own lack of foresight and poor judgement, landed myself in a situation of almost intolerable stress from which I can see no easy way of escape. Result: The very same symptoms that are described. If this is a recent change you need to see a doctor. Colitis (not irritable bowel syndrome) and rectal tumours can cause this Mucous is common in some colon disorders such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS. Also in IBS you can have diarrhea or constipation or both. Food allergies/intolerance

• Some types of infections could cause this without other symptoms (at first). After 2-3 days, things should return to normal or get worse. See a doctor if it lasts longer or occurs again. I'm not a doc, but I did like my pathogenic bacteriology class and this sounds familiar.

• Symptoms most likely are due to Ulcerated Colitis, as symptoms worsen abdominal pain and rectal bleeding can also be seen. See your doctor, early treatment can sometimes help avoid surgery. It has nothing to do with the mucous production from cigarette smoking as one contributor stated. Also probably not due to a parasite or bacteria, these usually cause diarrhea.

• When bowel movements stop and a mucous comes out, it may be that you are IMPACTED. You should see your doctor, or go to a walk-in clinic if you don't have a regular physician. He or she will press on your lower belly, and can tell if you are impacted. They may put you on a stool softener/bowel stimulant and have you increase fluid intake.

• I agree with the last poster in saying you are IMPACTED! See a doctor. Indeed poor diet can cause these problems. It's important to eat leafy green veggies such as Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Spinach and grains (roughage) and lots of water (8 - 8 ounce glasses of water per day or more if you are in a hot country or have been exercising and perspiring a lot.) Fruits should also be in your diet and for now, back off of dairy products because they can cause constipation (especially too much cheese.)

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