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I am getting mucous in my stool.what is the cause and please suggest some treatment. ?
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Don't panic: Mucous is made by the colon and sometimes means that the colon is inflamed or irritable. I would get checked out by your doctor or a gastroenterologist to be safe.
Answered 11/24/2016
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