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Could Stomach Discomfort And Irregular Stools For A Month Mean Anything When Neutrophils Level Is High?

So I ve been having discomfort here and there in my stomach area and passing different stools for the past month I did an enteric culture test and a parasite pcr test doctor said everything was normal he said blood tests were fine but I noticed my neutrophils were high 7.9 to be exact he said that didn t mean anything. So now I m here to see if anyone can help me. Here are some stool pictures in case it help. Thank you
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Hello,

Stool culture, for parasite, and PCR were negative, rules out common infections. Blood test reports were normal means no strong sign of major disease. Your neutrophil count is slightly above the upper normal range. This is the body reacting to stress, infection, inflammation, or even recent medication. A mild elevation alone is nonspecific.

In case you experience very frequent diarrhea, blood in mucus, frequent abdominal pain that worsens, then you are advised to get clinically examined. Meanwhile, you are advised to avoid excessive caffeine, alcohol, greasy foods. Take boiled food or bland food for 4-6 weeks. Keep yourself well hydrated and avoid eating food from outside. Take home made fresh nutritious food. Do not take spicy, oily fried food. Also avoid packaged or processed food.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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Could Stomach Discomfort And Irregular Stools For A Month Mean Anything When Neutrophils Level Is High?

Hello, Stool culture, for parasite, and PCR were negative, rules out common infections. Blood test reports were normal means no strong sign of major disease. Your neutrophil count is slightly above the upper normal range. This is the body reacting to stress, infection, inflammation, or even recent medication. A mild elevation alone is nonspecific. In case you experience very frequent diarrhea, blood in mucus, frequent abdominal pain that worsens, then you are advised to get clinically examined. Meanwhile, you are advised to avoid excessive caffeine, alcohol, greasy foods. Take boiled food or bland food for 4-6 weeks. Keep yourself well hydrated and avoid eating food from outside. Take home made fresh nutritious food. Do not take spicy, oily fried food. Also avoid packaged or processed food. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Nupur K., General & Family Physician