Another possible cause of mucus in stool is celiac disease, according to Kavita Shanker-Patel, MD, a family practitioner with Northwestern Central DuPage Hospital, Chicago. Celiac disease is a ...

However, larger amounts of mucus in their stool may indicate inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or other medical conditions. Mucus in the gut is crucial for helping to maintain a person’s gut health.

Along with foul-smelling stool, fatigue, and unintentional weight loss, this condition can cause a number of digestive symptoms, including: If you've noticed other symptoms of celiac disease in ...