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Phlegm in stool

Question: Hello,
I have CF, take pancreatic enzymes (Kreon 25 000) and have phlegm in stool. Is it normal in CF? Thank you for your reply.
Answer: Hello,
Phlegm in stool is not a typical CF symptom. It is important to know your dosage of pancreatic enzyme substitution (Kreon) and your elastase 1 level in stool and also to know results of other tests and also whether you have any other difficulties. I recommend talking to your CF specialist who can eventualy send you for a detailed gastroenterological testing because there may be number of reasons causing phlegm in stool.
Best regards, Jitka Brazova; 23.04.2009

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