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A member asked:

Have been eatting many fatty foods so now i am constipated and have been for quite sometime. could this cause excess mucus stool?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

It usually doesn't: It would be a good idea to cut back on the fatty foods and add fiber to your diet, to improve the constipation, though. Fruits/veggies and whole grains.

Dr Iwata agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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