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Is this normal ?

40yr old male. Think I've had IBS most of my life. Never been "normal" really. I've had 2 colonoscopys over the past 2 years which have thankfully come back normal. This past month I've not gone for 2 days then had a bad belly on day 3. During the 2 days of not going all I get is like wet mucas in my back passage (sorry people). Is this normal for anyone else. I just want some reassurance really

  1. I'm so sorry that you have been suffering for so long.
    Many community members experience mucous as well. I'm going to link a forum discussion and article below.

    https://irritablebowelsyndrome.net/symptoms/mucus-stool-sign-symptom-of-ibs
    However, I would still suggest mentioning it to your doctor, just to be sure that there's nothing else going on.
    Wishing you all the best, Karina (team member)

    1. No need to apologize! This is a safe space and we're here for you and your terminology! Normal is pretty relative, but butt mucus is something that I know many others have experienced in their own lives.


      https://irritablebowelsyndrome.net/forums/mucus-mucus-mucus



      Here's another thread that may reassure you that you're not alone in this! Thank you so much for sharing with us. How have you been feeling as of late? Have you seen a gastroenterologist since this last update? Would love to know! We're always here to try and help you along your journey. Wishing you a gentle and symptom-free day ~ Sawyer (team member)

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