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Is It Safe To Take Dulcolax Before Stool Test?
Question: I did a stool kit. I had to take dulcolax to be able to produce samples. Will that effect my samples?
Brief Answer:
Dulcolax shouldn't be taken before stool test.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Dulcolax shouldn't be taken before stool test. It may change consistency of stool.
Dulcolax is a laxative and it causes loosening in consistency of stool. It is a stimulant laxative. It works directly on the colon to produce bowel movement.
Initially stool is examined for routine and microbiological examination and it includes colour, consistency, mucus, blood, pus cells, undigested meat fibers, harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites etc.
It is important to know reason for investigations.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Dulcolax shouldn't be taken before stool test.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Dulcolax shouldn't be taken before stool test. It may change consistency of stool.
Dulcolax is a laxative and it causes loosening in consistency of stool. It is a stimulant laxative. It works directly on the colon to produce bowel movement.
Initially stool is examined for routine and microbiological examination and it includes colour, consistency, mucus, blood, pus cells, undigested meat fibers, harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites etc.
It is important to know reason for investigations.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
Should I call my doctor to have them or lab not to process the stool samples. It will obviously give false readings, correct?
Brief Answer:
You may ask not to process.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
You may ask not to process if it is not done yet, otherwise you may also leave it. Main affect will be on consistency of stool.
You may also explain this doctor. Your doctor may analyze the findings keeping this thing in matter, and then it wouldn't need to repeat.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
You may ask not to process.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
You may ask not to process if it is not done yet, otherwise you may also leave it. Main affect will be on consistency of stool.
You may also explain this doctor. Your doctor may analyze the findings keeping this thing in matter, and then it wouldn't need to repeat.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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