Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing frequent loose stools, sometimes with foamy stools that are yellow in color. A few days ago, I noticed that there were only trace amounts of blood in them. Today, I went to the hospital for a stool test, and the doctor only extracted the liquid for the test. Is that correct? The test results are as follows:Appearance: Yellow loose stools. Rotavirus: 0 (with a line above it).
Microscopic examination: WBC: 0-1/HPF. RBC: 0-1/HPF.
What do these results mean? Why does my child have blood in their stool? Is it serious?
Previous treatment history and effectiveness: No treatment has been administered.
Type of help desired: I would like the doctor to help me interpret the report and explain in detail why a baby of this age might have blood in their stool. Is it serious? What specific and thorough tests should I undergo? Thank you!
Doctor's answer:
The stool test results are basically fine, except that the liquidity is abnormal. The rotavirus negative result proves it is not a rotavirus infection. The absence of white blood cells does not confirm it is not a bacterial infection. The negative red blood cell result proves there is no skin breakdown, while the description mentions visible blood streaks in the stool, suggesting the sample may not have been properly collected. The current situation warrants considering whether the nausea and vomiting are caused by cow's milk or whey protein allergies. It is essential to investigate the cause of nausea and vomiting accompanied by blood streaks.