What Could Cause Irritable Bowel Movements When There Are Abnormal Results In A Stool Test Report?

Posted on Sat, 21 Jul 2018

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Question : hi i recently had a stool test i got ph value around 6 and vegetable cells and starch cell are seen more over im not feeling that fine irritable bowel movements, please can you help me what actually cause of this?

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The stool is acidic.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

The pH of your stool is slightly lower side, normal Ph being 6.4 to 6.6, means your stool is acidic.
The acidic pH indicates some indigestion or digestive problems and also seen in viral gastroenteritis. Vegetable cells and starch cells are not significant.

Nothings much to worry as it can be easily corrected. You can take antacids like pantoprazole or omeprazole. Also take laxative like lactulose syrup 10mlmat the bedtime. Drink plenty of water .
Repeat the test after one week to reassess.

Wishing you good health.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (8 hours later)

Going to washroom more than 2 times,loose stool.and adomen pain too is it fine doc?

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You can take antispasmodics for pain

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

It will resolve soon.
you can take dicyclomine tablets or other antispasmodics for pain.
frequency of stool gradually decreases over time.
Drink plenty of water. ORS solution is better to correct dehydration and to reduce the frequency of stools.

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj