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What does white fecal matter indicate?
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Could be mucus: mucus in the stool could be due to inflammation in your bowels. Not enough info to determine the cause so I would recommend you discuss this further with your GI doctor especially if you have pain or change in bowel habits.
Answered 10/25/2015
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