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Hello, i have recently been noticing a white mucus on the toilet paper after wiping. is this something i should be worried about? thanks!
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Yes: You are having mucus discharge from anal canal. Several potentially serious conditions can cause that. Therefore you should plan to see your primary care physician or a gastroenterologist soon. you need a careful colorectal exam
Answered 6/19/2015
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