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A member asked:
I felt to defecate but a light brown mucoid substance came out. what is causing this?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Nothing: It may be normal colonic discharge. If you are not having diarrhea , constipation, bleeding or pain, I will not panic. keep an eye, eat healthy , drink liquids. Follow up with your Doctor if any problems.
Answered 7/27/2014
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See doctor: Light mucoid brown substance during defecation may be sign of getting diarrhea or due to constipation .Watch for your bowel movements and if more brown stuff coming out. ,then see your doctor .
Answered 3/11/2016
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