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.
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.