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A member asked:

My fecal matter has a white stringy like mucus on it sometimes its a lot and other times not a lot it burns when i defecate.. what is this yeast?

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Mucous: Goblet cells line the colon and rectum secreting mucous that provides protection and lubrication. The white stringy substance in the stool is likely mucous, not yeast or a parasite. It should be of no concern. Any burning symptoms might be from a hemorrhoid. See your doctor. Good luck!

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Answered 9/29/2016

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