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Doctors I want to do Stool Routine and Stool Occoult Blood Test Currently I am Taking
1.Pantocid 40
2.Colospa Retard 1-1
3.Econorm 1-1
4.Nexito 20 mg since Few months
And eating normally asusual regular food
Can i Go Ahead For that test or do i need to follow any specific precautions
Pls guide me
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**Specialist Doctor’s Response:**
**Re: Stool Routine & Occult Blood Test Preparation**
Dear Patient,
You can proceed with the **Stool Routine and Occult Blood Test**, but follow these guidelines for accurate results:
### **Key Precautions**:
1. **Medications**:
- **Pantocid 40 (Pantoprazole)**: *Stop 3 days before the test*, as PPIs can mask occult blood.
- **Colospa Retard (Mebeverine) & Nexito (Escitalopram)**: Can be continued (no interference).
- **Econorm (Probiotics)**: Pause for **2 days** to avoid altered gut flora affecting results.
2. **Diet (48 Hours Prior)**:
- Avoid: Red meat, horseradish, raw veggies, vitamin C supplements (false-positive/false-negative occult blood).
- Stick to: Well-cooked grains, dairy, eggs, and bananas.
3. **Sample Collection**:
- Use a sterile container (provided by the lab).
- Collect mid-stream stool (avoid urine/water contamination).
4. **Timing**:
- Submit the sample within **1 hour** for optimal accuracy.
### **When to Consult Further**:
- If occult blood is positive, **immediate evaluation** is needed to rule out ulcers, polyps, or colitis.
- For personalized guidance on your medications (e.g., long-term PPI use), schedule a consultation.
**Contact me on WhatsApp at Eight Zero Zero Nine Eight Two One Three Three Two** to discuss your reports or symptoms in detail.
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You get it done and have a follow up.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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You can go
Stool test complete n microscopic with occult blood. As u r on Pantocid 40 occult blood may not be seen.
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Have bland diet
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Please connect for further evaluation. Need proper history
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