Angela A. asked
I recently had thin, almost stringy-looking stools and a few that were slightly flat. I also noticed a yellow liquid in the toilet water. I recently finished a course of antibiotics for diverticulitis of the small intestine. What could be causing these symptoms, and should I be concerned?
November 7th, 2024
Joseph K. answered
The yellow liquid you observed is likely mucus, a normal secretion of the colon that helps facilitat...
November 7th, 2024
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