Surgery 2 weeks ago. Constipated from meds. Taking Miralax (polyethylene glycol) and have noticed mucous in the toilet with my stool. Is this normal?
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Surgery 2 weeks ago. Constipated from meds. Taking Miralax (polyethylene glycol) and have noticed mucous in the toilet with my stool. Is this normal?
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Dr. Al Deeb
Surgery
In brief: Yes
seeing periodic increase in mucus production with stools is not clinically significant unless it is excessive and persists beyond the period of recovery, at which time you might want to consult with your doctor and consider a colonoscopy to rule out polyps and or cancer
In brief: Yes
seeing periodic increase in mucus production with stools is not clinically significant unless it is excessive and persists beyond the period of recovery, at which time you might want to consult with your doctor and consider a colonoscopy to rule out polyps and or cancer
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