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What Causes Occult Blood In Stool?
Brief Answer:
A stool microscopy needs to be done. Malabsorption could be the cause
Detailed Answer:
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Let me assure you that brownish colour of stool is not a cause of concern. It is very unlikely that you are suffering from some infection since an infection is unlikely to last this long. What is more likely is that you are perhaps suffering from malabsorption. In that case, the unabsorbed food matter can get degraded by bacteria leading to loose stools.
I would insist you to get a routine microscopy of stool done. Also check for occult blood in stool Please upload the reports using the facility on the upper right of this page. Based on those I will definitely try to help you out.
Regards
A stool microscopy needs to be done. Malabsorption could be the cause
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
Let me assure you that brownish colour of stool is not a cause of concern. It is very unlikely that you are suffering from some infection since an infection is unlikely to last this long. What is more likely is that you are perhaps suffering from malabsorption. In that case, the unabsorbed food matter can get degraded by bacteria leading to loose stools.
I would insist you to get a routine microscopy of stool done. Also check for occult blood in stool Please upload the reports using the facility on the upper right of this page. Based on those I will definitely try to help you out.
Regards
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