What can cause mucous discharge from the bowel?
(Female, 76) A: I recommend urgent review by your local doctor if you see mucous from the bowel. Many things can cause this problem. These can include medicines, infection of the bowel or possibly more serious disease. A thorough examination and possibly further investigations are needed in order to determine the cause of this problem. Last reviewed: 04/01/2008 Disclaimer These answers provide general information endorsed by our experts at time of publication. They are not intended to take the place of medical advice. Please seek advice from a qualified health care professional.
