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A member asked:
Tonight when i went to the bathroom i had a bowel movement, but it was like a white foam what is this?
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White foam: That is extremely unusual and either is due to something you ate or a serious problem such as an issue with the liver/biliary system if this persists you must see a doctor.
Answered 6/22/2016
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