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After taking metamucil fiber supplement to deal with my excess mucus production and foul odor, my stools are elastic in nature; look like intestines.

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

See your doctor: Mucous in the stools is not normal. See your doctor as you could have a more serious problem going on.

Answered 12/18/2020

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A member asked:

After taking metamucil fiber supplement to deal with my excess mucus production and foul odor, my stools are elastic in nature; look like intestines.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Diane Minich answered

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