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Occasional visible mucus in stool. stool is well-formed and no blood. went to primary care doctor who took occult test and culture of stool but no abnormalities found. had a colonoscopy two years ago and everything was normal. taking spironolactone ?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Mucus in stool: Probably normal. I specialize in Spironolactone. Why are you taking it at your age?

Answered 8/24/2017

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A member asked:

Occasional visible mucus in stool. stool is well-formed and no blood. went to primary care doctor who took occult test and culture of stool but no abnormalities found. had a colonoscopy two years ago and everything was normal. taking spironolactone ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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