Common side effects include a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and mild discomfort. These symptoms are generally manageable with pain medication and a soft diet.

It can detect gastrointestinal infections, digestive disorders, and other conditions affecting the digestive system.

No, fasting is not usually required. Follow the healthcare provider’s instructions for sample collection.

Patients collect a small sample of their stool in a clean container provided by the laboratory or hospital.

Further tests or investigations may be recommended based on the findings to confirm a diagnosis and plan treatment.

No, the Stool Routine Test primarily assesses gastrointestinal health. Cancer screenings may require specific tests like colonoscopy or fecal occult blood test (FOBT).

Common reasons include chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, blocked sinus passages, and recurrent sinus infections that do not respond to other treatments.