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A member asked:

My stools are sometimes very soft, have a lot of mucous in them, and have black lines, they also have a very strong smell. what could i have?

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Check with your doc: Mucus and black lines is a little concerning. This with a very strong odor should be checked out with your doctor.

Answered 3/22/2015

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