Irritable bowel syndrome - Symptoms and causes

Dr Naveen Patidar| proctologist & Surgeon on Instagram: "A patient came to my clinic, worried but confused. He said, “Doctor, stool ke saath kabhi white-sa jelly jaisa discharge aata hai.” First thing I told him 👇 👉 Mucus itself is NOT a disease. Our intestine normally produces mucus to lubricate stool. But… ⚠️ Excess mucus during motion is NOT normal — it always has a reason. Common causes I explained to him: 🔹 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – Mucus with stool – Bloating, gas, stress-related