Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Mucus in stool can be a sign of a health issue like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Ulcerative colitis can cause mucus in the stool due to ...

You may not have celiac disease — an autoimmune disorder triggered by consuming the gluten protein in wheat, barley, and rye — but it’s possible you have gluten intolerance. Gluten intolerance can ...