My first stool test showed occult blood, and the repeat test after seven days came negative. Why?

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I understand your concern, and I will help you with it.

Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional disorder, and it does not have an organic cause.

I have thoroughly read the history you have provided. Kindly share the results of all the investigations that you have done till now. Have you done a stool elastase test? If not, I suggest you get it done. It will assess the pancreatic function.

I hope this helps.

Take care.

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Entamoeba histolytica infection explains the occult blood in the stool. So, let us wait for the results of the repeat test.

If fecal fat test was negative, then stool elastase test is not required. The abdomen ultrasound does not have much significance, as it affirms the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

You should continue the current medications and additionally follow the below-mentioned measures.

1) IBS improves diarrhea symptoms if you stop taking gluten (wheat, barley, and rye) even in the absence of celiac disease. So, try eliminating gluten.

2) Some people are allergic to certain carbohydrates found in certain grains, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products. Try eliminating the products that trigger symptoms.

3) As stress is another crucial triggering factor, you should manage it. Exercise regularly and sleep well.

Take care.