I started low residue diet and am trying to do all the things before my GI appointment. I am not yet diagnosed with UC. I was wondering if brownish mucus with loose stools is a common feature of UC or could it a combination of stress and IBS? I also get a bloated feeling immerdiately after meals and feel is most around the belly button area. No other pain , cramps, urge to go and have occasional bleeding when I strain, generally 1-2 bowl movements (effortless) in a day. Would appreciate some inputs
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