If the colon is prematurely voided of feces, there are increased chances of feces having raised microscopic starch amounts. Usually, the reason behind the rise in the starch level in stool is indigestion. Moreover, the use of drugs such as Neomycin can sterilize the colon which in turn can cause this condition.
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Why is there a presence of starch in the stool?
Query: Hi doctor, We had a stool test for my 2.5 year old daughter. The result reported presence of starch granules in the stool and the stool pH is acidic 6. What does it mean? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. I would be more interested in knowing the complaints of your daughter and the symptoms rather than the report findings..... 2. By seeing the stool report, I can just guess that your baby is suffering from loose stools. 3. Since you have asked particularly about ... Read Full »