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Wax residue in toilet and stool. am using hydrocortisone suppositories. could this be the cause?

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Yes: Since wax is probably added to supposed to suppositories this is probably the reason.

Answered 2/1/2014

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