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Adenovirus In Stool
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Parasite in stool?
Why do you ask?: If you have GI symptoms, or any other symptoms, please see your doc. There are lab tests available that will tell you if you have parasites and which one (s). Then it can be treated. Peace and good health. ...Read more
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Color of stool in a child with rotavirus?
Varies: You can get many different stool colors with Rotavirus. One more common color, in my experience, has been a distinct "technicolor green". As it progresses you can see clear watery stools, yellow stools, and finally brown. With the advent of the vaccine we hardly ever see Rotavirus these days. ...Read more
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Can virus be detected in stool test?
Stool test: Depends in what virus you are looking for. ...Read more
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Is It possible for pinworms to live in hard constipation stools? Or are they only present in soft runny stool?
Any stools: Pinworms are not particular about the quality of the stool. They live equally in hard and soft stool. Treat as necessary. All the best. ...Read more
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Can laxative for 2 days for constipation in toddler cause mucus in stool?
Unlikely: Laxatives typically do not cause mucus in stool. It could be from another cause. ...Read more
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What causes mucus and blood in stool in toddler?
Multiple: Many times if the child is constipated there will be a bit of blood from an anal fissure ( cut) . Sometimes it may mean some viral infection. Sometimes it may mean a food intolerance/allergy. Please see your pediatrician, and bring a stool sample. ...Read more
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Red stringy mucus in stool, pain in stomach-(had increased significantly during the summer), greenish stool colour, last year noticed blood in stool.
Testing: Time for your doctor to see you. You need blood and stool testing to determine if this is infection or chronic inflammatory disease. You may also need a colonoscopy ...Read more
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Blood in feces in a toddler?
Needs evaluation: Blood in stool, regardless of age of the sufferer, is never normal. As such, and although the cause in your toddler is likely easily explained (e.g. Anal fissure), it must be evaluated so serious pathology is not missed or diagnosis delayed. ...Read more
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Sudden Small Amts of mucus in stool every other day intermittent with loose stools for 2 wks. Fbc normal, stool parasite test negative. Colon cancer?
Probably not: Cause of mucus in stool usually secondary to an inflammatory process such as colitis. This could also causes loose stools. Most Ca's are asymptomatic when small. As they get larger they obstruct , bleed and occasionally perforate. Colonoscopy can easily define problem. ...Read more
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Can my chronic abdominal pain,diarrhea,very smelly stools,lots of mucous in my stools, chronic stuffy nose be caused by an imbalance in my gut flora?
Yes: That is one possibility and the easiest to correct. Get on a probiotic ( over the counter) and take it daily and see if that helps.. If symptoms persist beyond two weeks, despite doing thT, then see either a gastroenterologist or colon & rectal specialist. The pharmacist can help with the choice of probiotic. ...Read more
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Can daily constipation cleared by laxative in toddlet cause mucus in stool?
Mucous in stool: It is normal to have some mucus in stools, but if it is very noticeable for an extended time, you need to discuss this with your toddler's pediatrician. One thing, if your toddler is constipated on a daily basis, the mucus could be due to that. Mucus in the stool can be due also to infection (due to antibiotic usage?), irritable bowel or an obstruction. See the pediatrician to be sure. ...Read more
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5 weeks of loose stool following 2 days of mild diarrhea. Stool sample positive for shinga toxin but no e-coli o157 actually detected in sample. Why?
Diarrhea: The shiga toxin may be caused by shigella or e.Coli 0157. There is no treatment for the toxin except supportive care.The toxin from both toxins can cause a bloody diarrhea with serious sequalae. ...Read more
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Pain in abdomen, with some blood and mucus in stool. Is this like salmonella?
Possible: This is not a home diagnosis. There are too many possibly serious illness which may present like this and you should be seen by a physician quickly. ...Read more
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2yrs of diarrhea , 3 weeks lots of mucus in stool, 4 days blood mixed with mucus in stool. List poss. Conditions in order of most likely 1st. Worried?
Diarrhea: Chron's, ulcerative colitis, collagenous colitis, ibs + hemorrhoids to name a few. ...Read more
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What color is the stool color in a child with rotovirus?
Varies: The color depends on diet and bile output during the illness. I have seen blue poop from blue Popsicles or Gatorade. They can be almost clear mucous to brownish water, but very frequently are a beige/creamy white. The hallmark is the horrible smell that goes along with rotavirus - I can walk in a room and tell a baby in there has the illness. ...Read more
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Are floating stools a symptom of a gastrointestinal bug such as Norovirus?
Not necessarily: Gas in formed stools can cause them to float under normal conditions. Fat malabsorbtion can also cause this. Thanks for trusting HealthTap! ...Read more
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A 17 year olds sysmptoms :change in bowel movement constipation narrow stools small black dots in stool tight abdomen mild stomach pain colon cancer?
Needs eval : This isn't a usual presentation for colon cancer, since it's usually without symptoms, and doesn't happen to 17 year olds very often. There are a lot of colon conditions that need to be considered by a doctor in person to figure this one out which i'd suggest you get done early next week. ...Read more
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Are gritty flakes in stool that float in bowl a cause for concern? Have Crohn's with bad diarrhea.
Fatty stool: Fatty stool or steatorrhea is mal absorption of fatty food due to decrease or absent pancreatic enzymes. Please discuss with your doctor if pancreatic enzyme replacement is right for you. ...Read more
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Since dec I've had constipation diarrhea gas bloating small food in stool &foul smelling stools ranging in color&texture. Bacterial or digestive issue?
Optimize diet: Immediately, i'd focus on a good, balanced diet with addition of fibre such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Make sure you drink plenty of water. Add some yogurt to your daily diet. Plus, seek medical input. You could be having early signs of inflammatory bowel disease (chron's or ulcerative colitis.) you need some answers , so talk to your doctor. Good luck. ...Read more
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Long thin diarrhea, undigested food in stool, gallstones, sign of gallbladder cancer?
Unlikely: Gall bladder cancer is uncommon. Please consult this site for information. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gallbladder-cancer/basics/definition/con-20023909 ...Read more