Question 1

what can high level of zonulin in stool indicate?

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: By Healthmatters website: High levels of zonulin may point to the presence of increased intestinal permeability. Over time, persistent high levels of zonulin in the blood may predispose susceptible individuals to inflammatory, autoimmune, and even neoplastic disorders by increasing the paracellular permeability of the gastrointestinal mucosa.

Question 2

what does a very high secretory iga mean in a stool test?

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Need more info: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, a test for stool IgA level is not diagnostic of any illness.    
Wish you good health!

Question 3

had greasy stool after a very high fat couple of days i eating. went back to normal. gastro said high fat/greasy meals can temporary cause this?

Accepted Answer

Correct: Are you asking if your doctor knows what they are talking about?  If so, the answer is "yes!".

Question 4

trying to determine cause of hard stools, i have noticed a few days of high fibre clears up mild constipation but as soon as i have 1 or 2 days of less fibre its like im getting backed up again is this normal?

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: It sounds pretty normal. Humans require fiber for healthy bowel movements. Consider making dietary fiber a regular part of your diet. This doesn't have to come through supplements, minimally processed plant foods (fruit, vegetables, beans, nuts/seeds, whole grains) will suffice.

Question 5

what would a high level of calprotectin in a 1year old stool mean?

Accepted Answer

Nothing by itself: Any of several inflammatory diseases, or it may be quite normal. This lab is famously not specific, but intended to support an impression from history, physical and imaging. Best wishes.

Question 6

my diet is high in fatty foods. could this be why i have oil in stool water?

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Steatorrhea: Two things are likely at play here: (1) the high fat content of your diet, and (2) the likelihood that your body has a problem absorbing the fat in your diet.  It's unlikely that you're overwhelming your fat-absorptive mechanism with dietary fats, so there may be an absorption issue here as well. You should see a GI doctor for relevant diagnostic testing.

Question 7

he see blood in hid stool and when he coughs. the amount is high. accompanied by chest pain.

Accepted Answer

ER: Needs to be seen in a hospital emergency room now, if possible.Please don't delay.

Question 8

my lipase was 178 now its 238. also my calprotectin from my stool sample is 75. i was told its not too high but what could all this possibly point to?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: I am a lab specialist. They are useful but it is of great importance that people not over interpret them. I would draw no conclusion whatever from your numbers beyond that your abdominal issues are not due to acute pancreatitis. Cal protection is just a helper and not very sensitive or specific for anything

Question 9

this last week i've found that my stool is light yellow but also a little silverish - very odd.
i was wondering can high doses of ibuprofin cause this?

Accepted Answer

No: High doses of Ibuprofen can cause acute kidney failure or upper gastrointestinal bleeding. You would have black tarry , red tinged, or bloody red stools.

Question 10

there was noticeable amount of white mucus when i went to the toliet earlier an my anxiety been high since it was like milk inside the middle of my stool?

Accepted Answer

This finding could: just be due to something you ate or to an inflammatory process in your bowels. If this is an isolated event there is nothing to worry about. If you have repeated events then you should bring this to the attention of your health care professional for an evaluation.

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Had greasy stool after a very high fat couple of days i eating. went back to normal. gastro said high fat/greasy meals can temporary cause this?

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Trying to determine cause of hard stools, i have noticed a few days of high fibre clears up mild constipation but as soon as i have 1 or 2 days of less fibre its like im getting backed up again is this normal?

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What would a high level of calprotectin in a 1year old stool mean?

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My diet is high in fatty foods. could this be why i have oil in stool water?

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He see blood in hid stool and when he coughs. the amount is high. accompanied by chest pain.

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My lipase was 178 now its 238. also my calprotectin from my stool sample is 75. i was told its not too high but what could all this possibly point to?

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This last week i've found that my stool is light yellow but also a little silverish - very odd. i was wondering can high doses of ibuprofin cause this?

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There was noticeable amount of white mucus when i went to the toliet earlier an my anxiety been high since it was like milk inside the middle of my stool?

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