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What Does 'presence Of 4-5 Pus Cells And Mucous' In Stool Test Suggest?

Hi, i have been suffering from stomach pain since the last few days now. Stool tests conducted 15 days earlier indicated occult blood present, RBC (2-4/HPF), and pus cells (6-8 HPF). A fresh test now conducted, has revealed pus cells (4-5/HPF), epithelial cells and mucous. Can you please guide me?
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Hello,

Since there is pain in abdomen along with stool tests showing occult blood, pus cells and RBCs, the commonest causes I can think about are:
• Intestinal infection like enterocolitis
• Possibility of colonic ulcers
• Cancer of colon

This can be diagnosed by the following way:
• Clinical evaluation by a doctor, preferably a general surgeon
• CT scan of the abdomen
• Colonoscopy

Therapeutic dosages of antibiotic active against intestinal infection, metronidazole, and probiotics. All these will lead to a proper diagnosis and proper management. Till then take boiled and cooled water, fresh homemade food only. Antispasmodic as and when necessary.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. T Chandrakant
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What Does 'presence Of 4-5 Pus Cells And Mucous' In Stool Test Suggest?

Hello, Since there is pain in abdomen along with stool tests showing occult blood, pus cells and RBCs, the commonest causes I can think about are: • Intestinal infection like enterocolitis • Possibility of colonic ulcers • Cancer of colon This can be diagnosed by the following way: • Clinical evaluation by a doctor, preferably a general surgeon • CT scan of the abdomen • Colonoscopy Therapeutic dosages of antibiotic active against intestinal infection, metronidazole, and probiotics. All these will lead to a proper diagnosis and proper management. Till then take boiled and cooled water, fresh homemade food only. Antispasmodic as and when necessary. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T Chandrakant