Mucus in stool is relatively common and can be caused by constipation or dehydration. However, in some cases, it points to a more serious underlying condition. When you’re generally healthy, mucus is ...

Small amounts of mucus in the stool is normal. However, larger amounts of mucus in their stool may indicate inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or other medical conditions. Mucus in the gut is crucial ...

Mucus in the body is natural and a very important part of how the body works. Tissues produce mucus to line and protect the mouth, nose, sinuses, throat, lungs, and gut. Most times, mucus is clear and ...

New research from UBC Okanagan could make monitoring gut health easier and less painful by tapping into a common—yet often overlooked—source of information: the mucus in our digestive system that ...

Poop is a window into the body. Poop is a window into the body. Its different colors and textures—and the food that comes out—can give you a clue as to what’s going on inside. Sometimes poop is ...