Occasional red mucus in stool may be related to food residue, digestive bleeding, hemorrhoids and other factors, according to the specific situation to choose the right way to deal with the symptoms. 1. food residue: if you eat red food, such as watermelon, dragon fruit, tomatoes, etc., when these foods are absorbed and digested, there will be a certain amount of residue, so there will be a red mucus in the stool, usually does not cause discomfort to the body, no need to do special treatment, the stool will return to normal on its own. 2. Gastrointestinal bleeding: after bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract due to ulcers, bacterial infections, etc., the blood will be discharged with the stool and red mucus will appear, you can use gastric mucous membrane protector, antacid medication, montelukast, levofloxacin capsule, cefixime granules and other medications under the doctor’s advice and guidance, and you should pay attention to maintain a light diet. The medication should be taken according to the doctor’s prescription, not self medication. 3. Hemorrhoids: If you suffer from hemorrhoids, it will lead to rupture of perianal tissues causing bleeding, and red mucus will appear in the stool when defecating, you can use Diosmin tablets, hemorrhoids quickening tablets and so on, or local topical erythromycin ointment and other medications under the doctor’s advice and guidance. If the occasional appearance of red mucus in the stool can not be effectively relieved, you should go to the hospital in time for examination, to clarify the cause of the disease, to treat the cause of the disease, to avoid causing serious effects on the body.