What could be wrong if you have stopped having bowel movements and instead a mucus comes out of your anus when you pass gas?

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It is unlikely that this has to do with your emotional well being. Feces is a direct result of what goes into your body. If you are eating too much fat, too much or too little magnesium, or have a number of other dietary problems your gas and bowel movements will change. Infections and long term antibiotic use can also do it. You need to speak to a licensed health care provider immediately.

Decreased bowel movements

I think that the answer to the question has very little to do with diet (the human digestive system is in most individuals, an amazingly adaptable mechanism) but more to do with the his/her emotional health. I am 65 years of age and have enjoyed for most of my life, and enviable quality of health. Recently however, I have through my own lack of foresight and poor judgement, landed myself in a situation of almost intollerable stress from which I can see no easy way of escape. Result: The very same symptoms that are described.

Explanations from other WikiAnswers Contributors:

• If this is a recent change you need to see a doctor. Colitis (not irritable bowel syndrome) and rectal tumours can cause this

• Mucous is common in some colon disorders such as Iritable Bowel Syndrome IBS. Also in IBS you can have diarrhea or constipation or both.

• Food allergies/intolerances

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Some types of infections could cause this without other symptoms (at first). After 2-3 days, things should return to normal or get worse. See a doctor if it lasts longer or occurs again. I'm not a doc, but I did like my pathogenic bacteriology class and this sounds familiar.

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Symptoms most likely are due to Ulcerative Colitis, as symptoms worsen abdominal pain and rectal bleeding can also be seen. See your doctor, early treatment can sometimes help avoid surgery. It has nothing to do with the mucous production from cigarette smoking as one contributor stated. Also probably not due to a parasite or bacteria, these usually cause diarrhea.

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When bowel movements stop and a mucous comes out, it may be that you are IMPACTED. You should see your doctor, or go to a walk-in clinic if you don't have a regular physician. He or she will press on your lower belly, and can tell if you are impacted. They may put you on a stool softener/bowel stimulant and have you increase fluid intake. Hope this helps. <<>>

Get your butt to the doctor

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I agree with the last poster in saying you are IMPACTED! See a doctor. Indeed poor diet can cause these problems. It's important to eat leafy green veggies such as Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Spinach and grains (ruffage) and lots of water (8 - 8 ounce glasses of water per day or more if you are in a hot country or have been exercising and perspiring a lot.) Fruits should also be in your diet and for now, back off of dairy products because they can cause constipation (especially too much cheese.)

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