Colon discharge issues

...I need some input here... lately I've been seeing this weird, translucent-white discharge coming from my colon.
Has anyone dealt with this before—is it a sign of something serious?
Should I be freaking out?

Thanks...

wiredpilot27 said:...I need some input here... lately I've been seeing this weird, translucent-white discharge coming from my colon.
Has anyone dealt with this before—is it a sign of something serious?
Should I be freaking out?

Thanks...

Oh man, yeah, you definitely SHOULD be worried!!!! Tell me, besides that, are you feeling any itching down there? Or maybe some occasional pain in that area? Just eyeballing it, I'd say it sounds like it could be a PERIANAL ABSCESS, which means you need a google search right now and an URGENT trip to the doctor for potentially EMERGENCY surgery! An abscess is basically just a pocket of pus forming near the exit, where a big collection builds up inside. You might be lucky that it's leaking out a little bit, but you really need a surgeon to handle this. The procedure isn't usually a huge deal—most people go home the same day—but they'll put you under general anesthesia, so you'll be asleep. Don't freak out though, it's not as scary as it sounds! 👍 I'm crossing my fingers for you, but seriously, GO TO THE DOCTOR ASAP. The longer you wait, the worse it gets, and if you wait too long, it could turn into sepsis, and then: oh boy, we're in trouble!

I don't have any pains or anything—everything’s totally fine...

Go see a doctor. It could be anything from chlamydia to who knows what else.

Are you absolutely positive that's coming from the large intestine?

gentlehound9 said:Are you absolutely positive that's coming from the large intestine?

Well... yeah.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/digestive-system-health....info

It talks about digestive issues right here—most people deal with intense pain, but honestly, I don't feel any pain at all.🙂

Keep in mind that chlamydia and several other STIs don't always present with painful symptoms.
Go see a doctor; please don't try to play amateur medic with this.

Alex Foster6 said:http://www.mayoclinic.org/?section...mptomi&id=34-0

I mean, I’m still leaning towards the idea that this might be a deep perianal or perirectal abscess. The reason it might not be hurting like crazy could just be because some of the pus found its way out through spontaneous drainage—so the pressure isn't building up quite as much, which explains the lack of pain, I guess... wiredpilot27, check your DMs, I sent you a little advice! 👍
Keep an eye on what that discharge actually looks like and see if it seems like pus. If it does, then yeah, it's probably an abscess...
Either way, it's pretty hard to play doctor on a forum like this. You really should go see a physician to get it checked out so you can stop worrying. And seriously, I'll say it again: if it is an abscess, you can't mess around with that. It requires Google-level urgency for surgery, otherwise, things could spiral into a life-threatening situation real fast!

Goodness, there is quite a bit of unnecessary panic in this thread 😉

I recently dealt with some rectal discharge myself (about 2-3 tablespoons consistently, though it ebbed and flowed a bit). I went to see my doctor, and they explained that while discharge can be concerning, it isn't always an indicator of something dire; it could simply be a minor inflammatory issue. Of course, you can't really diagnose yourself through an online forum, so your best bet is to schedule an appointment with a gastroenterologist. You might need a colonoscopy, or perhaps you won't, but it could also just be something as common as hemorrhoids causing mucus production...

And one more thing—everyone, we are discussing discharge from the large intestine!! What on earth has gotten into you all to start bringing up chlamydia or "other STDs" in this context? 😂

Thomas Roberts9 said:Goodness, there is quite a bit of unnecessary panic in this thread 😉

I recently dealt with some rectal discharge myself (about 2-3 tablespoons consistently, though it ebbed and flowed a bit). I went to see my doctor, and they explained that while discharge can be concerning, it isn't always an indicator of something dire; it could simply be a minor inflammatory issue. Of course, you can't really diagnose yourself through an online forum, so your best bet is to schedule an appointment with a gastroenterologist. You might need a colonoscopy, or perhaps you won't, but it could also just be something as common as hemorrhoids causing mucus production...

And one more thing—everyone, we are discussing discharge from the large intestine!! What on earth has gotten into you all to start bringing up chlamydia or "other STDs" in this context? 😂

google it 😉

Thanks to everyone for checking in on me!! (And for the record—I know I don't have an STD! 😂 ) Anyway, I'm heading to see my doctor now, so I'll give you guys an update later!

Seriously though—thanks again! 🙂

Alex Foster6 said:google it 😉

And I can't help but wonder about the actual likelihood of someone having chlamydia rectally?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? 🤣 It’s honestly similar to how the HPV virus can, if you quote the medical literature, "cause warts in the area of the eyes, nose, mouth, and throat."
Beyond that, for her to even have chlamydia, other symptoms would likely manifest first—probably vaginally, since I don't know a single woman who exclusively engages in anal play alone.😛

Ugh, listen up, people... I just got back from my doctor, and she’s basically telling me "it could be hemorrhoids—you need to take some Advil and start eating that Culturelle yogurt"... seriously!

wiredpilot27 said:Ugh, listen up, people... I just got back from my doctor, and she’s basically telling me "it could be hemorrhoids—you need to take some Advil and start eating that Culturelle yogurt"... seriously!

You could've just assumed that. Honestly, there are way too many panic merchants around here ready to jump straight to surgery for everything. Glad you're doing okay.

Jamie Rivera78 said:You could've just assumed that. Honestly, there are way too many panic merchants around here ready to jump straight to surgery for everything. Glad you're doing okay.

😂 🙂 thanks!

Jamie Rivera78 said:You could've just assumed that. Honestly, there are way too many panic merchants around here ready to jump straight to surgery for everything. Glad you're doing okay.

I couldn't agree more with that sentiment. 🙂

p.s.—wiredpilot27 and I are both very glad to hear everything is okay. 👍

wiredpilot27 said:Ugh, listen up, people... I just got back from my doctor, and she’s basically telling me "it could be hemorrhoids—you need to take some Advil and start eating that Culturelle yogurt"... seriously!

In addition to those suggestions, I would personally recommend making some prune juice at home. Just a small word of caution—it tends to be quite effective, so please ensure you aren't too far from a restroom when you decide to enjoy it.🤣
You can easily find various recipes online; just google it.😉

Thomas Roberts9 said:And I can't help but wonder about the actual likelihood of someone having chlamydia rectally?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? 🤣 It’s honestly similar to how the HPV virus can, if you quote the medical literature, "cause warts in the area of the eyes, nose, mouth, and throat."
Beyond that, for her to even have chlamydia, other symptoms would likely manifest first—probably vaginally, since I don't know a single woman who exclusively engages in anal play alone.😛

Furthermore, did it never occur to anyone to consider Candida? I dealt with that personally once. A comprehensive stool analysis looking for fungi, bacteria, and parasites would likely resolve this entire dilemma quite simply.

thanks.. 🙂

as far as I know, you get candidates through... well, you know, physical contact... or am I tripping?

anyway, point taken 🙂