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What Does Me Stool Test Indicate?
I m 30 year old male, i feel that my bowel system is having some probleb, i feel 3 - 4 times to go toilet, i have dne my stool test, & found followins: REaction : Acidic, mucus: in traces, pus clees 15-20 , epithelial cells 2-3, & bacteria , wht does it indicatte, ( just 6 months before my father expired due to stomach cancer.)
Thu, 29 May 2014
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Stool test indicates infection in intestine.
It is indicated by pus cells,bacteria in stool.Is is also indicated by increased frequency of stool.
You need culture of stool so that proper antibiotics can be prescribed.
You should take plenty of fluids.
Hope I have answered your question.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Thanks for writing to HCM
Stool test indicates infection in intestine.
It is indicated by pus cells,bacteria in stool.Is is also indicated by increased frequency of stool.
You need culture of stool so that proper antibiotics can be prescribed.
You should take plenty of fluids.
Hope I have answered your question.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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