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When i wiped after having a bowel movement there was greenish white mucus on the toilet paper. i have never had this happen before. however, it is common for me to have clear mucus after wiping. my poop smells different too?

Q: when i wiped after having a bowel movement there was greenish white mucus on the toilet paper. i have never had this happen before. however, it is common for me to have clear mucus after wiping. my poop smells different too?

: A change in stool color typically reflects something different in your diet. So, pay close attention to what you are eating and see if it recurs. Then, you can compare it to what you recently ate and see if you can narrow it down. If you develop other symptoms like pain, fever, bleeding, etc., then see your doctor. Best of luck to you!!

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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A change in stool color typically reflects something different in your diet. So, pay close attention to what you are eating and see if it recurs. Then, you can compare it to what you recently ate and see if you can narrow it down. If you develop other symptoms like pain, fever, bleeding, etc., then see your doctor. Best of luck to you!!

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A member asked:

When i wiped after having a bowel movement there was greenish white mucus on the toilet paper. i have never had this happen before. however, it is common for me to have clear mucus after wiping. my poop smells different too?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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