What causes abdominal pain and loose, mucoid stools?
Disease description:
I suddenly experienced mild abdominal pain this afternoon, and my stool was unformed with mucus present. What could be causing this?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Haiming
Abdominal pain accompanied by loose, unformed stools containing mucus may result from improper diet—for instance, frequent consumption of greasy or spicy, irritating foods. It may also indicate acute or chronic enteritis, which commonly disrupts intestinal function and alters the gut microbiota, thereby producing the aforementioned symptoms. Additionally, individuals with spleen-stomach deficiency are particularly prone to developing these symptoms.
