Fecal Transplant
A fecal transplant is a procedure in which stool is collected from a healthy donor and introduced into the gastrointestinal tract of a recipient to increase their healthy bacteria count. Fecal transplants are often used to control Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection.
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What it is
A fecal transplant is a procedure in which stool is collected from a healthy donor and introduced into the gastrointestinal tract of a recipient to increase their healthy bacteria count. Fecal transplants are often used to control Clostridium difficile (C.
Key findings
- Grade C: Bloating (Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS))
- Grade D: Abdominal Pain (Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS))
- Grade D: Body Mass Index (BMI) (Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD))
Safety
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ℹ️ Quick Facts: Fecal Transplant
Quick Facts: Fecal Transplant
- Best Evidence:Grade C
- Conditions Studied:3
- Research Outcomes:12
- Key Effect:Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Detailed Outcomes
Evidence by Condition
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Research Citations (1)
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