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A member asked:

I am experiencing a thick, sticky, stringy mucus in stool, this has been for minimum of two months. i occasionally see dark red blood along with this.

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

See md: several possibilities including infection, parasites, inflammation, polyps, etc.Tumors/cancers less likely at your age, but not impossble.Dark red blood is a more concerning symptom/sign. Get examined

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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