Re: Not exactly gynecological but....???
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 28 Jan 2001 13:11:06 -0600 (CST)
Not uncommon. More likely IBS (irritable bowel) than IBD (inflammatory
bowel). I agree with Patti - call the doctor to discuss this.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sun, 28 Jan 2001, Andi wrote:
>
>Hi!
>
>I'm just wondering what would cause thick mucus when having a bowel
>movement. I have been noticing more and more and it seems to be getting
>thicker. I have had 2 colonoscopies, the last one being 2 years ago and
>they were completely normal. But, I don't remember having this problem
>before, in fact, I just noticed it recently. Can someone enlighten me
>here??
>
>*Andi*
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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