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I have had life long constipation . lately it's worse than usual and have hard stool and a lot of mucus . it sometimes is white and stringy . i am 19.

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Ans: Well if this has been going on for long time I would assume you have had a conscious and lab work. I would also assume you are taking some kind of stool softener a since your issue seems chronic? Best here to see your doctor get another evaluation and colonoscopy first.

Answered 8/9/2015

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A member asked:

I have had life long constipation . lately it's worse than usual and have hard stool and a lot of mucus . it sometimes is white and stringy . i am 19.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Butler answered

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