Causes of Mucus in stool: The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Mucus in stool. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms. Conditions listing medical symptoms: Mucus in stool: The following list of conditions have 'Mucus in stool' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
Mucus plug: An accumulation of mucus and thick fluid that blocks the opening of the cervix (the opening from the uterus to the vagina) during pregnancy. The mucus plug serves to protect the uterus and the fetus by preventing bacteria from entering the uterus. The mucus plus can be clear or slightly pink in color and can be tinged with brown or red blood. As the cervix slowly begins to dilate prior to the onset of labor, the mucus plug is expelled. When expelled, the mucus plug has been referred to as bloody show.. When the mucus plug is expelled, it may be noticed by the woman as a solid mass or as increased vaginal discharge over a few days.
Losing the mucus plug is just one thing that may indicate that labour has started, or will start soon. Others are the position of your baby and whether you've had a baby before. If this is your first baby, your labour may not start for another week or so after you lose the mucus plug.