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I have mucus in my stool what does that mean?

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Dr. Lawrence Judy answered

Uncertain: Cells in the bowel wall make mucus all the time. Excess mucus could be the result of irritation, inflammation, infection. You may wish to pursue this with your doctor.

Answered 5/19/2013

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I have mucus in my stool what does that mean?

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