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I have had oil at the top of my toilet with every bowel movement almost every time i go since march 1. what should i do?

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not a problem: What your seeing is likely a component of the normal mucus secretions accompanying a bowel movement.

Answered 4/4/2016

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A member asked:

I have had oil at the top of my toilet with every bowel movement almost every time i go since march 1. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Lipkin answered

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