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I have white/ beige specks/ flakes in my stool. at first i thought it was because i was eating too much white tortilla chips. what could be the cause?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Mucus: More than likely these are specks of mucus from your rectum. This is usually not a serious issue unless you're experiencing bowel problems as well. If you have further concerns, a stool specimen can be given to the laboratory for analysis.

Answered 7/22/2018

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A member asked:

I have white/ beige specks/ flakes in my stool. at first i thought it was because i was eating too much white tortilla chips. what could be the cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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