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Mucus in stool. i just had a clear colonoscopy & have normal bloodwork. what else causes this? what else should i be tested for?

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Dr. Gregory Sysyn answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Working with your MD: You are doing the right things. Keep the dialogue with your MD. He/She is working you up appropriately.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/21/2016

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