Use a semicolon to join 2 independent clauses when the second clause begins with a conjunctive adverb (however, therefore, moreover, furthermore, thus, meanwhile, nonetheless, otherwise) or a transition (in fact, for example, that is, for instance, in addition, in other words, on the other hand, even so).
If you suffer from unexplained abdominal bloating, diarrhea, weakness or weight loss, your doctor should suspect intestinal worms (or other intestinal parasites) as a possible cause. Diagnosis is confirmed by stool test for ova and parasites (O&P test). Hemoccult can reveal blood in the stool.
If mucus is seen in the stool of a person who has Crohn's disease, it could be associated with developing an anal fissure. Bacterial infections, such as those from bacteria such as Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Yersinia, may cause mucus to be passed in the stool.