Stool Mucus
Visible mucus in stool, which normally is present in small amounts for lubrication.
Why it matters: Excessive mucus may indicate inflammation, infection, or irritable bowel syndrome.
What Moves It
May increase with:
IBD
IBS
Bacterial infections
Food allergies
Anal fissures
May decrease with:
Normal bowel function
Associated Conditions
Ulcerative colitisCrohns diseaseIBSColorectal cancer
Related Markers
Common questions
What is Stool Mucus?
Visible mucus in stool, which normally is present in small amounts for lubrication.
What might a high or low Stool Mucus mean?
Excessive mucus may indicate inflammation, infection, or irritable bowel syndrome.
What can affect Stool Mucus?
It may be higher with: IBD, IBS, Bacterial infections, Food allergies, Anal fissures. It may be lower with: Normal bowel function.
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