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What Causes White Tissue During Bowel Movement After Taking Stool Softener?

I have been having issues with my bowl movements the past month or so, my doctor prescribed stool softener but hasn t really helped. I took the stool softener today and have gone maybe 4 times about 2 he s after taking it, I now am passing a white tissue like substance when I go. What could that be? Should I go to the emergency room?
Tue, 2 Aug 2016
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the findings taking laxative as per the advise of your Doctor and now passing 4 motions and also passing a white substance.
There may not be a need to go to ER. Send the stool sample to the lab so that a proper diagnosis will be had.
This may be the laxatives or a mucus or a shredded mucosa which is a possibility.
Consult a Doctor with this report. Also go for other tests as may be advised other than stool test.
You may later on need a colonoscopy and CT scan of the abdomen if required to get a proper diagnosis and hence you should get ready for the proper courses of medications as may be required.
Stop the laxative as this may be the cause.
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What Causes White Tissue During Bowel Movement After Taking Stool Softener?

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the findings taking laxative as per the advise of your Doctor and now passing 4 motions and also passing a white substance. There may not be a need to go to ER. Send the stool sample to the lab so that a proper diagnosis will be had. This may be the laxatives or a mucus or a shredded mucosa which is a possibility. Consult a Doctor with this report. Also go for other tests as may be advised other than stool test. You may later on need a colonoscopy and CT scan of the abdomen if required to get a proper diagnosis and hence you should get ready for the proper courses of medications as may be required. Stop the laxative as this may be the cause.