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I have stomach discomfort and brown mucus exiting before a bowel movement. i'm drinking water and took 3 tsps. of mylanta. any suggestions?

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GI exam: and evaluation. You may have an irritable bowel syndrome or low grade intestinal infection. Make an appointment to be seen and evaluated.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/1/2015

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