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Is it normal when you have ibs for the bowel movement to end with mucus?

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Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

Possibly: Mucus in ibs is not unheard of.

Answered 4/20/2014

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A member asked:

Is it normal when you have ibs for the bowel movement to end with mucus?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

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