What causes sudden discharge of jelly-like substance?
Patient: I had colon cancer and a resction of the tumor abour 11 years ago, have had polyps removed and last polypectomy was in December 2010 now having a brownish jelly like substance being passed and giong to the toilet up to six times in the day to pass stools - got out the shower and was drying myself off and this jelly-like stuf just came out unexpectedly? What can it be Doctor: Hi,Thanks for writing in.If you had a colonic resection 11 years ago then it is important to get a colonoscopy done to know why there is this jelly like substance being expelled and whether it has any thing to do with the colonic resection or any other condition in the colon.It is possible that your food digestion and stool formation is not taking place properly due to the colon resection. There can also be an ulcerative wound or infection in the area of resected colon.Please consult your doctor and get a colonoscopy scheduled and if there is any requirement based on your clinical examination then get a CT scan abdomen and pelvis contrast done. Please do not worry.