Mucus is a slimy, slippery substance produced by the body’s mucous membranes, including that of the intestines. The function of mucus is mainly to help with lubrication and protect against bacteria. Mucus is composed of mucin, water, and leukocytes. The presence of a small quantity of mucus in the stool is normal. But when a person passes a large amount of mucus in the stool, then it needs to be investigated. Mucus in the stool may be transparent, white, yellow, bloody, or green in color.
Homeopathic treatment for mucus in stool is a highly effective and safe way to address the problem. These medicines work in treating mucus in stool and its related symptoms. It can wonderfully address attending symptoms like abdomen pain, diarrhea, constipation, etc. Homeopathic medicines aim at providing complete recovery rather than short-term complaint management. The medicines used in homeopathy are entirely natural and safe.
Homeopathic medicines for mucus in stool help clear out the main causative factor behind it for complete cure. It helps fight the cause that varies from case to case like an infection, inflammation, ulcers in gastrointestinal tract. Initially the mucus quantity in stool is reduced and with complete treatment, the mucus in stool completely gets better. Homeopathy is recommended for both acute as well as chronic cases of mucus in stool. It works well in helping most cases of mucus in stool, except in serious cases like colorectal cancer where help from mainstream medicine is advised on strict basis.
The selection of the homeopathic medicine for mucus in stool is made after noting the character of mucus and other symptoms like diarrhea, constipation, rectal bleeding, and abdominal cramps. A detailed case evaluation of these symptoms is done by a homeopathic doctor. After this, the homeopathic medicine is prescribed for each case individually. This customised treatment yields the best results.
The main advantage of homeopathy in cases of mucus in stool is that it never causes any side effects thus is 100% safe to use. The medicines are prepared from naturally occurring substances and is safe to use among persons of all age groups.
Top 6 Homeopathic Medicines for Mucus in Stool
The best remedies used in the homeopathic treatment for mucus in stool are Aloe Socotrina, Merc Sol, Nux Vomica, Merc Cor, Colchicum and Podophyllum.
1. Aloe Socotrina – For Mucus in Stool with Diarrhea (loose stool)
Aloe Socotrina is an excellent medicine for mucus in stool. It works well in cases where diarrhea is accompanied by mucus in stool. The stool passed is watery and has a large quantity of mucus in it. There is a constant bearing down sensation in the rectum. Rumbling and gurgling in the rectum is also felt. There is an urge to pass stool immediately after eating or drinking. An urgency to pass stool is also a symptom. Along with this, the abdomen feels bloated and heavy.
When to use Aloe Socotrina?
Aloe Socotrina is a wonderful choice of medicine to help cases of mucus in stool when stool is loose, watery.
How to use Aloe Socotrina?
This medicine can be taken two to three times a day in 30C potency. Use of high potencies like 200C should be limited to once a day.
2. Merc Sol – For Mucus and Blood in Stool
Merc Sol offers great help in cases where, in addition to mucus, there is passage of blood in the stool. It is accompanied by a severe pain in the abdomen. There is a constant and recurrent urge to pass stool. The stool is scanty and may have an offensive or sour smell. Chilliness and weakness are also present. Other accompanying symptoms are severe pain and a burning sensation in the anus. Flatulent bloating of the abdomen may also occur.
When to use Merc Sol?
Its use should be highly considered to manage cases in which there occurs passage of mucus and blood in stool with offensive, sour-smelling stool.
How to use Merc Sol?
It is advised to use Merc Sol 30C once a day.
3. Nux Vomica – For Mucus In Stool With A Constant Urge To Pass Stool
Nux Vomica is a high-grade medicine for mucus in stool. It works well in cases where there is a constant ineffectual desire to pass stool. The stool, passed with mucus, is scanty and unsatisfactory. There is a pain in the abdomen that is relieved for a short while after passing stool. Nausea, vomiting, and acidity are the other symptoms that may arise.
When to use Nux Vomica?
Nux Vomica is a suitable medicine for cases of mucus in stool with a constant, ineffectual urge to pass stool.
How to use Nux Vomica?
It can be used in both low and high potencies among which the most preferred is 30C potency that can be taken twice or thrice a day depending on the severity of the symptoms.
4. Merc Cor – For Mucus In Stool With Abdomen Pain
Merc Sol is a very helpful medicine for cases of mucus in stool attended with abdominal pain. The pain is usually of cutting type. The stool is frequent, loose with mucus, blood and undigested food particles. The stool has an offensive smell.
When to use Merc Cor?
Merc Cor is highly effective to manage cases of mucus in stool accompanied by cutting pain in the abdomen.
How to use Merc Cor?
It is recommended to take Merc Cor 30C once a day.
5. Colchicum – For Transparent Jelly-like Mucus in Stool
Colchicum is a great medicine for clear jelly-like mucus in the stool. The stool can be green or yellow in color and is scanty or watery. Pain in the rectum appears and remains for a long time after passing of stool. Another characteristic feature is a severe pain in the abdomen that may be relieved by bending over. Intense nausea is also a symptom.
When to use Colchicum?
Its use is advised for cases where jelly-like mucus is passed in stool with yellowish or greenish stool.
How to use Colchicum?
This medicine works most wonderfully in 30C potency and can be taken two to three times a day as per the severity of symptoms.
6. Podophyllum – For Yellow Mucus In Stool
Podophyllum is a well-indicated medicine for yellowish mucus in the stool. The stool is yellowish or green in colour and is highly offensive. The stool is pushed out with force and is gushing in nature. Passing of the stool is usually painless. Prolapse of the rectum before or with stool is also a symptom indicating the use of this natural remedy. Anus may be swollen and sore, and there may be a burning sensation present in the anus.
When to use Podophyllum?
This medicine can be used when there is yellowish mucus in stool with foul-smelling stool that is gushing and passes with great force.
How to use Podophyllum?
This medicine can be used in both low and high potencies. In most cases, 30C potency is selected to start with the treatment that can be taken one to two times a day.
Causes of Mucus in Stool
There are numerous causes of mucus in stool. First among these is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) which is a functional disorder of colon characterized by diarrhea, constipation or alternation between these two, gas, bloating and abdominal cramping. Second cause is inflamed rectum (proctitis). The third reason can be IBD i.e. inflammatory bowel disease that includes Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s disease. IBD is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation and/or ulcers in gastrointestinal tract. Further causes are intestinal infections that can be bacterial or parasitic, piles (enlarged, swollen veins inside the lower rectum and anus), rectal prolapse, and colorectal cancer.
Symptoms Accompanying Mucus in Stool
The symptoms that may accompany mucus in stool are abdominal cramps, bleeding from the rectum, bloated abdomen, diarrhea or constipation, unexplained weight loss, and tiredness. These symptoms occur depending on the reason behind the mucus in stool.
Food intolerance,allergy scratching on body mucus ,stommach crams then spasm and pain ,stomnach muscle hardness of stomnach and loose after sttol passing
Mainly on slighty heavy eating has more issues
Normal blant food problem reduces cosiderably
Dr. Sahib when I need to have stool pass , sticky fluid discharges , then incomplete stool in shape of small hard balls follows .No blood ,no pain but minor irritation over the anus.I am of 64 years , a retired food analyst.Please advise a proper medicine.Thanks .
I m 63 male.
Discharge of Mucus like white jelly along with undigested food particles in the stool.
Body Weakness.
Gastric problem.
Please advise
Nux Vomica 30 CH afternoon and night /Podophyllum 200 once a day
Will you prescribe medicines for kittens?Pardon me if you’re not competent in veterinary medicine. My kitten which is a month old passes mucus in stool with a foul smell. What medicine should I give?
Will you prescribe medicines for kittens?
I am 65 male. I have greassy and clay stool. Belly like as a football all time. Please suggest that by your kind perusal.
Mucus come out before stool pass 4 to 5 time went today only
What medicine should i take . Mucus come out before stool pass
Namastey Sir Ji,
I am facing problem of light stool with cough like muscus alongwith freuent urge to stool soon after eating.
Plz suggest.
Suffering from white gelly like mucus in stool since last three years more in constipation & less when stool passes. No considerable stomach pain is there. Sometime excess gas is discharged. Appetite is normal. A small pinching sensation I feel in anus. Mother noticeable symptom I found. Please tell me the best homeopathic medicine for this with doses.
I am suffering from mucus colitis with loose stool,mucus discharge frenqwently, weakness.
For last four five days, when I go for urnation in the morning I start passing too much of gas with mucos and very little stool. I have a problem of constpation too. Today when I went for urination in the morning same thing happened but today I felt cramp too in the abdomen while passing stool. Today quntity of mucos has also increased. I have no desentry like condition and I go only once in 24 hours for evacuation.
PL. suggest some medicine so that it does not aggravate. I am 63 years old.
Respected Dr. Sharma,
I am a 62 years old retired person and has presently been suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis with swollen left knee pain and left wrist pain. I am carrier of Beta thalassemia with chronic colitis. I have also been suffering from early ejaculation with erectile disfunction which creates lot of problem in conjugal life. I am 65 kg and 5ft 7 inches height with fair complexion. Endoscopy was done with no serious issue. On an average I am to go for toilet three times a day. I shall be highly obliged if you prescribe me medicines for all my chronic problems.
With Kind regards,
Arun Kanti Mondal
Kolkata 700152
Dear doctor
Since 5 days I am suffering from stomach pain followed by loose motion ,when gas passes I feel pain in the stomach and eagerness to go for stool …..pls help me out
Sir, for the last one week l m suffering from mucous in my stool which comes with wind passing. Heaviness in stomach also presents. There is a regular feeling to evacuate.I m 60 yrs. old. Please help & prescribe medicine.
For last four five days, when I go for urnation in the morning I start passing too much of gas with mucos and very little stool. I have a problem of constpation too. Today when I went for urination in the morning same thing happened but today I felt cramp too in the abdomen while passing stool. Today quntity of mucos has also increased. I have no desentry like condition and I go only once in 24 hours for evacuation.
PL. suggest some medicine so that it does not aggravate.
my daughter is 7 year old.She has problem of greasy stool.It mostly happens when she takes cow milk products.Please guide what to do?
Respected sir
Hum bohot sal se mucus ke problem Me hain ak ak Time alage sa mucus stool ke sath nikalta hain kavi green kavi jelly kavi White please is ka permanent treatment bolnese bohot upkar hogs.
Sir lam Krishna Nair aged 45. Iam suffering from stool pus from last 6 months. Sir I have shown to MS in Goa and he was operated for first time for abscess near postrate and second time near ana canel third time for prianal fistula But till I am not quite cure from disease, so sir I want to know that is there any Permanent medicine for this type of disease in homeopath.
Hii doc,
My daughter is 3.5 yrs old. She has mucus in her stool. Her stomach pains and mainly after eating food she immediately want to go toilet. She dont feel like to eat even.
I give her merc sol. Plz suggest
Sir mujhe stool me white mucus ata hai iske liye aap medicine bataye permanent thing hone ke liye
Mughe latrine me white mucus aata hai ayurvedic dava khane se aaram hai mughe thik hona hai please help me
I have prolapsed disc and fatty liver disease. From morning I am suffering with loose motions. While going there is gas and watery stools, light pain in stomach very weakness and sweating in the morning.
Please suggest me a medicine for me
Thank you
Dear Doctor, I am suffering from pancreatitis & IBS & taking medicines but thing is that I am witnessing loose sticky stool containing with Mucus. If I restrain or stop talking antibiotic like Rcifax, suffering will increase by frequent passing stool with mucus like slippery jelly. Can u provide suggestions or prescribe medicines which can relieve my severe pain
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Dr, My name is Mayank Kadakia. I am suffering from mucous in the stool because of that i am unable to pass stool. I have to consume a 3 glass of warm water with 4 to 5 drops of lemon. Now oncw i pass stool get relief thereafter but stomach remain upset again when next morning problem is same. Stool amount is quite visible. I am fed up. Pl advice.
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Thanks,
Sir, I am 54 years old. Suffering from conestipetion , acidity & fesers for long years. My stool is dark brown jelly and adhesive type. without pargetive ( ayurvedic churna) stool not passed. so please suggest me suitable medicine.
Sir, I have been suffering from chronic dysentery since 40 yrs. My age is 63 yrs. Now the condition has become acute. Stool is not passing properly. Stool passes in semi liquid form with mucus. I have to go to toilet more than once. My appetite is normal can eat properly. I constantly think that motion may come at any time as result i am losing confidence . Kindly prescribe me a solution . Thanking you.