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I have mucus without poop a lot, but still regular bowl movements i most days have movements lasting 45 minutes or longer.

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See doctor: You need to consult a GI specialist to find out what is going on with your bowel since it appears that you may have an inflammatory bowel disease or malabsorption issue.

Answered 2/1/2016

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A member asked:

I have mucus without poop a lot, but still regular bowl movements i most days have movements lasting 45 minutes or longer.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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