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Hello doc. my stool test sample shows that puss cells have been detected and the range is 8-10 /hpf and i am experiencing an upset in bowel movement! ?

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Leukocytes: Pus cells or leukocytes indicate there is some infectious process going on. Stool culture may help determine the infectious agent.

Answered 8/13/2014

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You will need eval: "Puss" cells are white blood cells and may indicate the presence of inflammation and/or infection and additional history should be obtained by your physician and stool tests and possibility imaging tests such as colonoscopy may be necessary.

Answered 8/13/2014

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