Question 1

got black type flakes in stool (100% sure it's nothing i've eaten) i've had a stool test came back fine i also get diarrhoea lots too what's wrong  ?

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Diarrhea: Your descriptions are too vague to warrant an appropriate answer. My advice would be to see your local doctor and if necessary be referred to a GI doctor. Health care in the UK is viewed as outstanding by most US physicians and I would encourage you to use it. Hope this helps.

Question 2

tested for malabsorption with various stool tests. tests negative. can you still have issues absorbing nutrients even after this type of testing?

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What tests?: You get the most from this site when you provide detailed information on your issue before your question. There is more than one way to evaluate absorption or nutrient loss. Without knowing what tests were run it is hard to provide an accurate answer.

Question 3

can a stool test reveal what particular type of pseudamonas a child has if stool test shows positive for pseudamonas growth, but child is asymptomatic?

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Yes: The lab can do some refined testing to determine the strain. Pseudomonas is an occasional finding in a normal kids stool. It is not particularly worrisome.

Question 4

how do i prepare for an h pylori stool test?do i need to avoid eating certain types of food&drinking certain types of drinks?does tylenol affect test?

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No, but: Avoid providing a stool sample if you either have diarrhoea or constipation, give the sample when you have regular bowel habits. Ask the lab about instructions to keep the sample till tested, (e.g. refrigeration for how long, till delivered to the lab), good luck

Question 5

i have chronic foul loose stool for a year. pcp did extensive stool tests, including parasites and c-diff. everything came back normal. eliminated offending foods from intolerance test, added probiotics, no change. what type of doctor do i see next?

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: If you have had a work up at your PCP that does not reveal a sources of chronic diarrhea, you may need to have further testing, including possibly a colonoscopy to continue the evaluation. You should see a gastroenterologist next. Good luck.

Question 6

how accurate is an o & p stool test?

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Stool exam parasites: Stool samples for parasites are examined by a variety of techniques, but the sensitivity depends mostly on the level of infection (heavy vs. light) and the particular parasite. Certain types are readily identified by most lab personnel-- the common ones. Less common organisms with light infestations may be difficult to find and identify. Best to use an experienced lab.

Question 7

abnormal stool test results.. worried, what to do?

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Vague: First provide as complete a story and data to your doctor. It may be trivial, or possibly significant. Please re-ask your question with more information.

Question 8

how accurate are stool tests? had one for celiac. neg

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Stool test: The gold standard of a celiac diagnosis is an esophageal biopsy. Stool tests are not very reliable.

Question 9

possible reasons for abnormal stool test results.. worried?

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Please clarify: dozens of different tests can be done each with many possible results and meanings. It is your right to get an explanation now.

Question 10

can a stool test still be performed if i did not fill the test bottle?

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Usually: You do not need to fill the container. As long as there is a decent amount you should be fine.

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Got black type flakes in stool (100% sure it's nothing i've eaten) i've had a stool test came back fine i also get diarrhoea lots too what's wrong ?

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Tested for malabsorption with various stool tests. tests negative. can you still have issues absorbing nutrients even after this type of testing?

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Can a stool test reveal what particular type of pseudamonas a child has if stool test shows positive for pseudamonas growth, but child is asymptomatic?

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How do i prepare for an h pylori stool test?do i need to avoid eating certain types of food&drinking certain types of drinks?does tylenol affect test?

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I have chronic foul loose stool for a year. pcp did extensive stool tests, including parasites and c-diff. everything came back normal. eliminated offending foods from intolerance test, added probiotics, no change. what type of doctor do i see next?

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How accurate is an o & p stool test?

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Abnormal stool test results.. worried, what to do?

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How accurate are stool tests? had one for celiac. neg

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Possible reasons for abnormal stool test results.. worried?

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Can a stool test still be performed if i did not fill the test bottle?

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