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This morning i had a bowel movement and along with my stool came a white, tissue like ball that was the size of a gum ball. what could this be?

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Dr. Jeffrey Ng answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Go see your doc: You need to see your doctor. A stool sample is needed to assess your problem.

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 4/15/2015

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A member asked:

This morning i had a bowel movement and along with my stool came a white, tissue like ball that was the size of a gum ball. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Ng answered

Dr Alves agreed

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