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Pus Cells of 5-6 in stool
Recently undergone stool routine test where I have 5-6 pus cells ( report attached ) only symptom I have been experiencing is frequent mucus in stool ( like once or twice in a week ) and flatulence not quite heavy and very slight or rare stomach discomfort. I usually take protien rich food consists of peanuts , whey , oats , nuts , soyabeans ,eggs, chick peas.
My family doctor prescribed rifastop 200 thrice daily.
Any possible treatment plan from home
5â6 pus cells in stool with mucus and flatulence indicates mild intestinal inflammation or gut dysbiosis. Your doctor's prescription of Rifaximin (Rifastop) 200mg TDS is appropriate â it's a gut-specific antibiotic that acts locally to reduce bacterial overgrowth and is well suited for your presentation. Complete the full course as prescribed. For home support during treatment: temporarily reduce high-gas foods (chickpeas, soyabean, raw peanuts) as these ferment heavily in the gut and worsen flatulence and mucus. After completing Rifaximin, add a probiotic (Lactobacillus acidophilus or Saccharomyces boulardii) for 4 weeks to restore gut flora. Drink 2.5â3L water daily. Eat lightly cooked meals during treatment. If mucus in stool continues after the antibiotic course, get a stool culture & sensitivity test to check for specific pathogens.
Next Steps
Complete Rifaximin course. Reduce high-FODMAP foods (chickpeas, soy, peanuts) temporarily. After course, start probiotics for 4 weeks. Recheck stool routine in 4 weeks. If mucus persists, do stool culture. Consult me on Practo for further guidance.
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