Fecal connective tissue and elastic fibers

Fecal connective tissue and elastic fiber examination can understand the function of digestion and absorption, and help diagnose diseases of the digestive system. Connective tissue is often coexisting with elastic fibers in the feces, which are lines of colorless or yellowish bundles with unclear edges. The edge of the elastic fiber is clearly and bifurcated. When pepsin is deficient, connective tissue remains intact in the feces. Basic Information Specialist classification: Digestive examination classification: feces / parasitic examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Normal value: no Above normal: negative: A very small amount is normal. Positive: A large number of visible plant fiber components are positive, suggesting that there may be indigestion, pepsin deficiency. Tips: Try to avoid eating high-fiber indigestible food before checking. Do not take medications containing laxatives before the test to ensure the accuracy of the test. Normal value A small amount is normal. Clinical significance Abnormal results: In the stool examination, a colorless or yellowish bundle of connective tissue with unclear outlines of the edges and a sharply branched elastic fiber with a sharp outline were found. When pepsin is deficient, connective tissue remains intact in the feces. Need to check the crowd: In patients with indigestion, a diagnosis of pepsin deficiency is confirmed. Positive results may be diseases: non-ulcer indigestion precautions Requirements for inspection: 1. Please avoid digging the part of the toilet urine and tap water when collecting; do not place the feces directly on toilet paper or paper towel. 2, first visual inspection, to see if there is a filament, if not found, then sent to the microscope. Preparation before inspection: 1, should try to avoid eating high-fiber indigestible food before inspection. 2. Do not take drugs containing laxatives before the test to ensure the accuracy of the test. Not suitable for people: This test is a routine check and there are no unsuitable people. Inspection process Several plant fiber components in the feces can be observed with the naked eye. Not suitable for the crowd This test is a non-invasive test, so there is no contraindication. Adverse reactions and risks This test is a non-invasive test and the test itself does not present complications and hazards.

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