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Observed A Rubbery White Sticky Gum Floating In Water After Stool. Taking Gluformin XL For Diabetes. What Could It Be?
Question: after my stool observed that a rubbery white sticky gum floating in the water . this is the 3rd time in 4 months that i have seen this small tablet like GUM. It is almost the shape of my tablet which i take Gluformin XL for my diabeties , however i had taken the tablet the previous night and this happened the next day noon
Brief Answer:
It is mucus
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for posting in healthcare magic.
The thick rubbery white gum like material is Mucus.
It is normal if it is little in quantity.
It also depends on the food you have taken.
Excess mucus is seen in infection of the gut due to bacteria or parasite.
If you are not having pain abdomen before passing this gum like material,it is not of much concern.
It is not related to medicine intake.
I prescribe a Pre and probiotic capsule to my patients if excess mucus is passed in stool .
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.
If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
It is mucus
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for posting in healthcare magic.
The thick rubbery white gum like material is Mucus.
It is normal if it is little in quantity.
It also depends on the food you have taken.
Excess mucus is seen in infection of the gut due to bacteria or parasite.
If you are not having pain abdomen before passing this gum like material,it is not of much concern.
It is not related to medicine intake.
I prescribe a Pre and probiotic capsule to my patients if excess mucus is passed in stool .
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.
If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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