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Am getting mucus in stools since one month.went to a doctor.he gave medicines for one week.stool test and occult blood test done.he said everything is ok. After taking medicines stool is normal for 2 weeks. Again it started from 2 days. What should I do? Is this any serious issue? Please help me. Thanks in advance
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