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Is mucoid plaque real? i read a lot of doctors saying its not real. 3 days of metamucil and passing loads of what some are calling mucoid plaque. if its not real, whats coming out of me?

Q: is mucoid plaque real? i read a lot of doctors saying its not real. 3 days of metamucil and passing loads of what some are calling mucoid plaque. if its not real, whats coming out of me?

: I think what you call "mucoid plaque" is in fact created by the mixing of psyllium (main ingredient of metanucil) with water in the GI tract which will help the bowel movement.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

I think what you call "mucoid plaque" is in fact created by the mixing of psyllium (main ingredient of metanucil) with water in the GI tract which will help the bowel movement.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 1/1/2022

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A member asked:

Is mucoid plaque real? i read a lot of doctors saying its not real. 3 days of metamucil and passing loads of what some are calling mucoid plaque. if its not real, whats coming out of me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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