2006-08-22 08:19:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Not to be gross, but you should look at both. Blood in your stool or from your anus can be very dangerous! Same with your nasal cavity although less serious.
2006-08-22 08:26:01 · answer #1 · answered by Gregg H 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about others but I look for blood and the color of the mucus to see if there is a problem I need to take care of.
2006-08-22 15:26:46 · answer #2 · answered by karen wonderful 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree it's nasty, but it's necessary. They probably check for blood- traces of blood in either is usually not a good sign. For older people, it's also a way to catch signs of colon cancer early.
Gross, but better than ending up dead
2006-08-22 15:31:01 · answer #3 · answered by jimbell 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a childhood habit, i think
and ...to be truly frank, i think it's because mucus and poop are very INTERESTING!
they are!
and maybe it's to check that the stuff isn't on ur hands.
2006-08-23 16:30:01 · answer #4 · answered by Smellydix4Bush 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you get older, you want to know if your are bleeding in places that you cannot see.
2006-08-22 15:27:05 · answer #5 · answered by NellaNasus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
looking for brains
or good ideas
or innards
or inspiration
lol
2006-08-22 15:50:40 · answer #6 · answered by worldstiti 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, I never thought about that. I will now.
2006-08-22 15:26:42 · answer #7 · answered by mar 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋