Mucus in stool is normal, but it's not usually visible to the naked eye. When it is, you may notice stringy clear, white, or yellow goop in the toilet or clinging to your poop. It may be blood ...

It is normal to have mucus in your poop. But sometimes, it could also indicate an underlying health condition and might need medical intervention.

In a new Health survey of 2,001 adults in the U.S., a third of respondents reported poop abnormalities in the past month, such as seeing blood, mucus, or undigested food in their stool.

A small amount of mucus in your bowel movement is normal. If you have diarrhea with mucus, inflammatory bowel disease or an infection could be to blame. Learn more about possible causes and when ...