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What Causes Mucus In Stool?
Hi! I just read one of your articles about digestion health and our stools.. it said be wary or get checked if there is mucus in your stool but not what it means? I have had this problem for a long time.. sometimes that s all that comes out.. so what does it mean? I dont understand why the cause wasnt mentioned except to get it checked while all the other examples also stated the cause for the symptoms mentioned. Thank you for your time. Have a nice day! Sincerely, Franki
Fri, 13 May 2016
Hi Franki
The possibilities here are irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disorder, or a villous adenoma of the colon
You need to see a doctor for a stool sample, blood work and colonoscopy to find the precise problem
The possibilities here are irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disorder, or a villous adenoma of the colon
You need to see a doctor for a stool sample, blood work and colonoscopy to find the precise problem
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