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Need Evaluation Of My Fecalysis

Hii got my fecalysis result just now, i had this done because i have been having loose bowel movements for three days. What does this mean?

Entamoeba coli cyst: 1-2/hpf
Entameoba hystolytica cyst: 0-1 / hpf
White blood cells: 1-3 / hpf

Negative for Mucus, blood(gross), and Blood(occult.)

Thanks
Tue, 10 Jun 2014
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You are suffering from colitis (intestine infection) due to protozoa (entamoeba histolytica and coli).
This is indicated by presence of cysts of entamoeba histolytica & coli,WBC, blood in stool.
Culture of stool should also be done.
You need medicines like metronidazole.
You should take adequate fluids.
Hope I have answered your question.

Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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Need Evaluation Of My Fecalysis

Hello Thanks for writing to HCM You are suffering from colitis (intestine infection) due to protozoa (entamoeba histolytica and coli). This is indicated by presence of cysts of entamoeba histolytica & coli,WBC, blood in stool. Culture of stool should also be done. You need medicines like metronidazole. You should take adequate fluids. Hope I have answered your question. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan