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What causes yellow/white mucus in stools?

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

This can be from swallowed mucous if someone is congested or also could be an intestinal infection. If it continues please contact your doctor.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/18/2021

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