Posted: August 16th, 2017

The presence of mucus and pus in the stools suggests

The presence of mucus and pus in the stools suggests
a) Inflammatory colitis
The presence of mucus and pus in the stools suggests inflammatory colitis or enteritis.
b) Small bowel disease
Watery stools are characteristic of small bowel disease.
c) Disorders of the colon
Loose, semisolid stools are associated more often with disorders of the colon.
d) Intestinal malabsorption
Voluminous, greasy stools suggest intestinal malabsorption.