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What Does This Stool Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 11 Jul 2016

Question: Hi Doctor, My Kid stool test shows the following

Reaction : Acidic

Colour : Brownish Yellow

Consistency : Semi Solid

MACROSCOPY

Parasites : Nil

Blood : Nil

Mucus : (+)

MICROSCOPY

Ova : Nil

Cyst : Nil

Pus Cells : 2 - 3 /hpf

RBCs : Nil

Bacilli : Present (+++)

Starch : Present (+)

What does this mean

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing of concern

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Presence of bacilli in the stools is normal and there's nothing to worry about that.
There's a small amount starch in the stool which means there is inadequate digestion and absorption. If your child is having loose motion, it may be related to the same.
There is no evidence of worms or parasites.
Do get back to me if you have further questions.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Noble Zachariah (55 minutes later)

Thanks for the update Doctor.

The reason we took the stool test is because, he passes stool atleast 3 times in a day. "Pasty" consisttency. He weights 13kgs at the age of 3.

From 6 months of age , he passes stool atleast 3-5 times. Not sure if this is normal at this age.

Please advise

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
The weight of 13 kgs is normal for a 3 year old XXXXXXX boy.
It is normal to pass 3 stools a day.
Since there is some starch in the stool, it is possible that starch content of food is more. Try reducing this.

Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar