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Had 1 string reddish mucus in stool 1 time. 33 yrs old. can lactose issues cause this? should i worry about cancer? worried and pregnant

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Not from lactose: Lactose intolerance does not usually cause a string of mucus (blood) in stool. Given your age and assuming that is no strong family history of colon cancer or polyps, I would not worry over this problem unless it is a recurrent issue.

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Answered 4/1/2017

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A member asked:

Had 1 string reddish mucus in stool 1 time. 33 yrs old. can lactose issues cause this? should i worry about cancer? worried and pregnant

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Zimon and 7 doctors agreed

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