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Are 6 Stool Test Sufficient To Check For Parasites?
I have done six stool test and result shows that I do not have parasite. Is six test enough to be 100 % sure that I do not have parasite infection. ( I know one test negative does not mean you are negative but six stool negative test should mean 100 % negative or still I shlud go few more test. My symptoms are only one time go to batroom in the morning for poo but it is loose and large quantity.
Thu, 8 May 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Absence of any parasitic infection after repeated stool examination rules out parasitic infection for all practical purposes.
Large quantity of stools may be due to malabsorption.
You need to get tests for malabsorption.
Consult your gastroenterologist for malabsorption tests.
If there is malabsorption is present due to pathology of any organ involved in absorption of food products, appropriate treatment can be given.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Absence of any parasitic infection after repeated stool examination rules out parasitic infection for all practical purposes.
Large quantity of stools may be due to malabsorption.
You need to get tests for malabsorption.
Consult your gastroenterologist for malabsorption tests.
If there is malabsorption is present due to pathology of any organ involved in absorption of food products, appropriate treatment can be given.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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