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Bloody and white cloudy mucous in stool and constipation what could this be?

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Could be..: From hemorrhoids, other anall/rectal issues, such as inflammation, infection, blood flow issues, etc. At your age, tumors and polyps are very uncommon. See md, get examined.

Dr Callaghan agreed

Answered 1/19/2017

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