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What Do Blastocysts In Stool Sample Indicate?

I have been told my stool sample has blastocysts after having bad diarrea for 3 days. The doctors here are saying it will go away probably...but its been 4 days now. The net seems to have differing stories about the type of medicines and which ones to take...please advise.
Tue, 15 Dec 2015
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Hi,

I understand your concern.

1. The very first thing is to determine what caused severe diarrhea through fecal examination and culture.

2. If only blastocystis was found, then, a combination of metronidazole with sulphometoxazole/trimethoprim is advised as therapy.

Please note that blastocystis is commonly found in healthy people apart those having diarrhea.

3. Increase fluids intake, keep good hygienic measures,

4. Take tasectan / pepto bismol to stop diarrhea

5. take probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora

6. Take oral rehydration salts to replace lost electrolytes.

Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
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What Do Blastocysts In Stool Sample Indicate?

Hi, I understand your concern. 1. The very first thing is to determine what caused severe diarrhea through fecal examination and culture. 2. If only blastocystis was found, then, a combination of metronidazole with sulphometoxazole/trimethoprim is advised as therapy. Please note that blastocystis is commonly found in healthy people apart those having diarrhea. 3. Increase fluids intake, keep good hygienic measures, 4. Take tasectan / pepto bismol to stop diarrhea 5. take probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora 6. Take oral rehydration salts to replace lost electrolytes. Wish fast recovery! Dr.Albana