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Dulcolax wed pm but didn't really need it. thur=painful. now normal but had small glob of mucus streaked w/ blood w/bm. prob from lax hard on system?

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Yes: Ducolax is a strong laxative. Sometimes excessive stimulation can cause mucous and /or blood with BM If it recurs without laxative stimulation, then see a doctor who can look inside your colon.

Answered 11/20/2016

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