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Various Stool Tests
A stool test is done on fecal matter which is collected in a container and is analyzed in the laboratory to diagnose the presence or absence of a medical condition. Stool test is considered as hallmark in some conditions. Some doctors also consider it as gold standard for diagnosis some conditions in diagnostics. Stool can be collected in either diluted or the natural form.
Causes of blood in stool
Blood in stool is caused by harmless conditions such as stress, oily foods, and medicines to some serious conditions like hemorrhoids and rectal cancer which can vary in colour from terry black, red, brown or even may go unnoticed to naked eye
Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids is one of the commonly affected condition in younger and older age groups, also called piles, are swollen and inflamed veins in anus and lower rectum resulting from straining during a bowel movement or from the increased pressure on these veins which most of the times can be relieved from symptoms using home treatments and lifestyle changes
Encopresis or Soiling or stool holding
It affects around 1% to 2% of kids under the age of 10. Most encopresis cases (90%) are due to functional constipation ? that is, constipation that has no medical cause. The stool (or BM) is hard, dry, and difficult to pass when a person is constipated. Many kids
Dysentery
Acute watery diarrhea is an extremely common problem, called Gastroenteritis, which can be fatal due to severe dehydration. This applies to both adults and children, especially in the very young and the old or in those who have poor immunity such as individuals with HIV infection or patients who are using certain medications that suppress the immune system.