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I just had a bowel movement, and when i wiped there was a small amount of brown mucus. is it a normal amount or something bad? the bm was hard, suggesting constipation. also: my city has a heatwave right now so i may be dehydrated?

Q: i just had a bowel movement, and when i wiped there was a small amount of brown mucus. is it a normal amount or something bad? the bm was hard, suggesting constipation. also: my city has a heatwave right now so i may be dehydrated?

: prob normal. Stay hydrated and in the shade.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

prob normal. Stay hydrated and in the shade.

Answered 6/20/2022

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A member asked:

I just had a bowel movement, and when i wiped there was a small amount of brown mucus. is it a normal amount or something bad? the bm was hard, suggesting constipation. also: my city has a heatwave right now so i may be dehydrated?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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