Symptom Guide To Intussusception

Blood And Mucus In Stool

When a child is suffering from intussusception, among the more common symptoms they will experience include blood and mucus in their stool. Mucus is a protective film naturally produced by the body and coats certain areas like the throat, lungs, mouth, and nose. This substance is typically clear and thin in nature, and normal bowel movements should never produce too much mucus. However, the presence of large amounts of mucus in the stool can be a sign of more severe health conditions. Even if intussusception isn't the issue, mucus in the stool is rarely ever harmless. However, it's common to experience larger amounts of mucus in the stool with diarrhea. As for blood in the stool, this can occur with bowel movements because of constipation, irritation, hemorrhoids, or even colon cancer. It's also possible the cause of blood in the stool is as simple as using too much towel paper or passing rigid stool. If the blood is accompanied by mucus, the cause may be intussusception.

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