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Should i be concerned if my poop desintegrardes in water? it kind of looks like sand once it hits the water. i also notice a lot of mucus. sometimes the poop is greenish, other times pale brown, almost golden?
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Sounds normal: You're looking too closely. The appearance of feces depends almost entirely on diet and speed of transit (some foods move along more rapidly than others). None of this matters if you're feeling well and having normal bowel frequency.
Answered 1/10/2021
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