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Mucus is naturally produced by your gastrointestinal tract, but if you can see it in your stool it can be a sign of an infection or inflammation.

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.

Mucus serves an important function, but should it be in the stool? Read on to learn more about diagnosis, treatment, and when to seek advice.

It is normal to have mucus in your poop. But sometimes, it could also indicate an underlying health condition and might need medical intervention.

Lactoferrin is a protein in human milk and other bodily fluids. Learn about how doctors test for lactoferrin in stool samples and what the results mean.

Fancy, N., et al. (2024). Fecal-adherent mucus is a non-invasive source of primary human MUC2 for structural and functional characterization in health and disease.

Most of what we know about human-microbiome interactions is based on correlational studies between disease state and bacterial DNA contained in stool samples using genomic or metagenomic analysis.

Dysentery occurs when an intestinal infection causes diarrhea with blood and mucus in the stool. Intestinal worms can also cause a rash or itching around the rectum or vulva.

Researchers have found evidence of microplastics in animals across the global food chain, but this is the first time the particles have been spotted in human excrement.

A new study will do little to allay these fears, describing the presence of various microplastics in human stool samples across the globe for the first time.