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Doctor i had a colonoscopes about 8 months ago, had 5 polys, but all were ok. just 3 weeks ago, i had a endoscopy stomach scope. the doctor, tested for, h pylori, the stomach was ok. but doctor wants to run stool sample, [worried] why a stool sample?

Q: doctor i had a colonoscopes about 8 months ago, had 5 polys, but all were ok. just 3 weeks ago, i had a endoscopy stomach scope. the doctor, tested for, h pylori, the stomach was ok. but doctor wants to run stool sample, [worried] why a stool sample?

: A stool sample can provide information about a possible infection or active inflammation in your bowels, among others. Without context as to what your symptoms are, your treating gastroenterologist remains your best resource going forward.

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A stool sample can provide information about a possible infection or active inflammation in your bowels, among others. Without context as to what your symptoms are, your treating gastroenterologist remains your best resource going forward.

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Answered 4/8/2021

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A member asked:

Doctor i had a colonoscopes about 8 months ago, had 5 polys, but all were ok. just 3 weeks ago, i had a endoscopy stomach scope. the doctor, tested for, h pylori, the stomach was ok. but doctor wants to run stool sample, [worried] why a stool sample?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

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