Chapter 2: Abnormal Findings in Feces

Question 1

What does an abnormal stool sample can obtain?

Answer 1

Blood, mucus, pus, harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites and elevated levels of fat.

Question 2

The presence of this can aid in the identification of (first)?

Answer 2

Cancer of the digestive tract.

Question 3

The presence of this can aid in the identification of (second)?

Answer 3

Malabsorption of nutrients.

Question 4

The presence of this can aid in the identification of (third)?

Answer 4

Bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections.

Question 5

The presence of this can aid in the identification of (fourth)?

Answer 5

Intestinal bleeding.

Question 6

The presence of this can aid in the identification of (fifth)?

Answer 6

Anal fissure.

Question 7

The presence of this can aid in the identification of (sixth)?

Answer 7

Inflammatory disease such as; ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.

Question 8

The presence of this can aid in the identification of (seventh)?

Answer 8

Steatorrhea (presence of excess fat in the stool).