Next the veterinarian will examine the birds cage looking for evidence
of abnormal stools, abnormal urine (the clear liquid portion of the stool) or toxic products within the birds grasp.
Not exact matches
Constipation is an
abnormal pattern
of bowel movements that causes a person to pass
stools less often than usual.
Though there are several medical lab tests for Candida (blood serum test, skin test for mold sensitivity,
stool exam), most do not give a definitive, accurate measurement
of what could be an
abnormal count.
Celiac disease — Wheat gluten sensitivity — Enterolabs, Cyrex labs, antigliadin antibody Chronic autoimmune disorders - entire list
of autoimmune diseases Chronic hives Cognitive Dysfunction and Dementia from B12 deficiency Dermatitis herpetiformis (herpes)- typical for wheat gluten sensitivity Depression - Leaky Gut with LPS (see articles by Michael Maes) Diabetes — Autoimmune type one Eczema Gall bladder disease — associated with hypochlorhydia Graves disease - Autoimmune - Elevated TSH receptor ab - Yersinia molecular Mimciry with TSH receptor Hepatitis Iron deficiency - Low Iron and Low ferritin Hyper and hypothyroidism - Autoimmune - Hashimotos Thyroiditis Lupus erythematosus - autoimmune Myasthenia gravis Neuropathy and NeuroPsychiatric Disorder from B12 deficiency Osteoporosis - from Calcium Malabsorption Pernicious anemia — Parietal Cell Antibodies - B12 deficiency - gastric atrophy Psoriasis - autoimmune Rheumatoid arthritis - autoimmune Rosacea Sjögren's syndrome — Autoimmune Thyrotoxicosis - three types: Graves, Hashitoxicosis, and Txic Nodular Goiter Vitiligo Chronic intestinal parasites or
abnormal flora - GI - Fx shows parasite DNA Undigested food in
stool - Demonstrated on GI - FX test Chronic candida infections - from gut dysbiosis Upper digestive tract gassiness - from dysbiosis
A. Folate / folic acid (B9)- Mouth sores and pale skin B. Inositol - Poor brain function, hair loss, high LDL, and eczema C. Vitamin A-Dry eyes, dry skin, bright lights at night bothersome, trouble distinguishing between blues and purples D. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)- Loss
of appetite, pain in limbs swollen feet or legs E. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)- Anemia, nerve damage, sluggish metabolism, sore throat F. Vitamin C - Bruising, bleeding gums, fatigue, loss
of appetite G. Vitamin D - Thin or brittle bones, joint pain, fatigue, depression, getting sick often, impaired wound healing H. Vitamin E-Muscle weakness,
Abnormal eye movements, vision problems I. Vitamin K2 - Easy bruising, excessive bleeding from wounds, blood in urine or
stool
The identification
of abnormal levels
of yeast species, bacteria and parasites in the
stool is an important diagnostic step in therapeutic planning for patients in my clinic with chronic gastrointestinal and other symptoms that may be linked with conditions like IBS or IBD, chronic food allergies, suspected parasite or bacterial infections like SIBO and especially if I suspect an ongoing candida yeast infection.
IBS is a combination
of abdominal pain,
abnormal stools, and bloating.
Microscopic exam and bacterial culture: As with a standard medical
stool culture, a slide is made to check for the balance
of bacteria and yeast and
abnormal bacterial composition, as well as for white cells and red cells.
If prolonged diarrhea, mucous or blood in
stool, lack
of appetite, lethargy, vomiting, nasal or eye discharge (white or green color) or anything you feel is
abnormal please CALL THE VET IMMEDIATELY AND CALL FOHA AS WELL so we can contact other owners that may have been exposed to your dog prior to adoption.
Gastrointestinal signs
of illness include: Vomiting, diarrhea, straining to defecate,
abnormal color
of stools, and vomiting excessively with bile or coffee ground like consistency.
• Lethargy • Exercise intolerance • Collapsing or seizures • Anorexia • Weight loss • Increased thirst (more than one ounce per pound
of body weight per day) and / or increased urination • Decreased urination • Painful urination •
Abnormal urine color / smell • Not using litter box consistently • Sores that do not heal • Difficulty eating / swallowing • Diarrhea • Blood in the
stool • Unkempt appearance
of coat or skin • Dark or tarry appearing
stool • Decreased defecation frequency • Painful defecation • Dry / hard
stool • Redness, swelling, or bleeding
of the gums • Difficulty breathing / rapid breathing (more than 35 breaths per minute) • Redness / swelling / soreness
of the foot pads • Changes in behavior • Nasal discharge • Ocular discharge • Bleeding or discharge • Vomiting •
Abnormal gait • Excessive shedding • Lesions on the skin • Head shaking • Coughing • Apparent deafness
Any blood in the
stool of your dog is
abnormal, and should be cause for medical concern.
Abnormal stool color, shape, and consistency can be indicators
of bacterial imbalance, yeast infections, opportunistic parasite infections and other disease processes related to nutritional deficiency.
If your pet is showing unusual or
abnormal behavior or exhibiting signs
of illness, such as loss
of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea, or blood in the
stool or urine, you should consult your veterinarian as soon as possible.