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Medical examination of fecal matter
A stool test is a medical diagnostic technique that involves the collection and analysis of fecal matter. Microbial analysis (culturing), microscopy and
Stool_test
Test for the presence for occult blood
The stool guaiac test or guaiac fecal occult blood test (gFOBT) is one of several methods that detects the presence of fecal occult blood (blood invisible
Stool_guaiac_test
Blood in the feces that is not visibly apparent
types of blood in stool such as melena or hematochezia). A fecal occult blood test (FOBT) checks for hidden (occult) blood in the stool (feces). The American
Fecal_occult_blood
Medical system for classifying human faeces
The Bristol stool scale is a diagnostic medical tool designed to classify the form of human faeces into seven categories. It is used in both clinical
Bristol_stool_scale
Topics referred to by the same term
support or arm rests Bar stool Footstool Stool, feces Human feces, more commonly called "stool" Stool test, the collection and analysis of fecal matter
Stool
Diagnostic test for colorectal cancer
The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is a diagnostic technique that examines stool samples for traces of non-visible blood, which could potentially indicate
Fecal_immunochemical_test
Medical diagnostic method
impact of fecal pH in critically ill patients". Critical Care. 16 (4): R119. doi:10.1186/cc11413. PMC 3580696. PMID 22776285. Stool test Portal: Medicine
Fecal_pH_test
Presence of excess fat in feces
Steatorrhea (or steatorrhoea) is the presence of excess fat in feces. Stools may be bulky and difficult to flush, have a pale and oily appearance, and
Steatorrhea
Metabolic waste of the human digestive system
(British English), commonly and in medical literature more often called stool, commonly referred to as poo or poop, are the solid or semisolid remains
Human_feces
Cancer of the colon or rectum
(FOB) testing of the stool is typically recommended every two years and can be either guaiac-based or immunochemical. If abnormal FOB testing results
Colorectal_cancer
Disease caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi
undertaken while awaiting the results of the Widal test and blood and stool cultures. The Widal test is used to identify specific antibodies in the serum
Typhoid_fever
Process of transplantation of fecal bacteria from a healthy individual into a recipient
Fecal microbiota transplant (FMT), also known as a stool transplant, is the process of transferring fecal bacteria and other microbes from a healthy individual
Fecal_microbiota_transplant
Medical condition of blood in the feces
chemical laboratory testing. In infants, the Apt test, a test that is particularly useful in cases where a newborn has blood in stool or vomit, can be used
Blood_in_stool
Infrequent or difficult bowel movements
dysfunction that makes bowel movements infrequent or hard to pass. The stool is often hard and dry. Other symptoms may include abdominal pain, bloating
Constipation
Bacterial infection of the small intestine
and poverty. Cholera can be diagnosed by a stool test, or a rapid dipstick test, although the dipstick test is less accurate. Prevention methods against
Cholera
Medical diagnostic method
regarding:[citation needed] Bowel frequency at day/night Urgency of defecation Blood in stool General health Extracolonic manifestations Walmsley, R S; Ayres, R C S;
Simple clinical colitis activity index
Simple_clinical_colitis_activity_index
Inability to digest lactose
eliminating lactose from the diet. Other supporting tests include a hydrogen breath test and a stool acidity test. Other conditions that may produce similar symptoms
Lactose_intolerance
Inflammation of the stomach and small intestine
infections also involve fever, fatigue, headache, and muscle pain. If the stool is bloody, the cause is less likely to be viral and more likely to be bacterial
Gastroenteritis
Parasitic roundworm that causes intestinal infection
three months. During this time, there may be limited signs of infection in stool samples, due to a lack of egg production and shedding. The female T. trichiura
Trichuris_trichiura
Loose or liquid bowel movements
bowel disease Stool tests for ova and parasites as well as for Clostridioides difficile A colonoscopy or fecal immunochemical testing for cancer, including
Diarrhea
Examination of the bowel
Fecal occult blood is a quick test which can be done to test for microscopic traces of blood in the stool. A positive test is almost always an indication
Colonoscopy
Medical test for a bacterial infection
The urea breath test is a rapid diagnostic procedure used to identify infections by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral bacterium implicated in gastritis, gastric
Urea_breath_test
Bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract
symptoms may include vomiting red blood, vomiting black blood, bloody stool, or black stool. Small amounts of bleeding over a long time may cause iron-deficiency
Gastrointestinal_bleeding
Inflammation of the colon (large intestine)
examination, and laboratory tests (CBC, electrolytes, stool culture and sensitivity, stool ova and parasites, et cetera). Additional tests may include medical
Colitis
Species of bacteria
of testing exist, both invasive and non-invasive. Non-invasive tests for H. pylori infection include serological tests for antibodies, stool tests, and
Helicobacter_pylori
Test for Heliobacter pylori infection
Rapid urease test, also known as the CLO test (Campylobacter-like organism test), is a rapid diagnostic test for diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori. The
Rapid_urease_test
Parasitic disease
Halzoun (Arabic:حلزون) is the local name of a buccopharyngeal infection occurring in Lebanon, probably caused by Linguatula serrata, a member of pentastomida
Halzoun
Inflammatory arthritis triggered by infection elsewhere in the body
urine and stool samples or fluid obtained by arthrocentesis. Tests for C-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate are non-specific tests that can
Reactive_arthritis
Metabolic disorders in which porphyrins build up in the body
is affected. Diagnosis is typically made by blood, urine, and stool tests. Genetic testing may be done to determine the specific mutation. Hepatic porphyrias
Porphyria
Medical assessment or diagnostic procedure
Although the DRE is commonly used as a way to obtain a stool sample for a FOBT (fecal occult blood test) in an office based setting, this is an insufficient
Rectal_examination
Branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders
colorectal cancer, or to evaluate symptoms such as rectal bleeding, dark stools, changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain, and unexplained weight loss. During
Gastroenterology
Medical procedure for breaking up hardened masses
use was the Dornier HM3 (human model 3) derived from a device used for testing aerospace parts. Second generation devices used piezoelectricity or electromagnetism
Lithotripsy
Intestinal inflammation causing bloody diarrhea
loss through the stools due to breakdown of the control mechanisms in the intestinal tissue that normally remove water from the stools, and in severe cases
Dysentery
Functional gastrointestinal disorder
additional testing. Some people with IBS with constipation also have pelvic floor dysfunction, which may present as needing to manually disimpact stool during
Irritable_bowel_syndrome
Human and animal disease
made on signs and symptoms. Confirmation of the diagnosis is made by testing of a stool or enema specimen with the mouse bioassay. In people whose history
Botulism
Medical test for patients with vitamin B12 deficiency
The Schilling test was a medical investigation used for patients with vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency. The purpose of the test was to determine how
Schilling_test
Surgical procedure for management of obesity
patients begin oral intake, contingent on a successful gastrografin leak test, and receive continuous metabolic monitoring. To reduce early respiratory
Bariatric_surgery
Human disease caused by parasitic worms called schistosomes
tract or the intestines. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloody stool, or blood in the urine. Those who have had a schistosomiasis infection for
Schistosomiasis
Chemical compound
range of 4.5 to 7.5. Nitrazine is usually used as the disodium salt. This test is done to ascertain the nature of fluid in the vagina during pregnancy especially
Nitrazine
Inflammation of the anus and rectum
tissue is then examined by microscopy. The physician may also take a stool sample to test for infections or bacteria. If the physician suspects that the patient
Proctitis
Inflammatory bowel disease that causes ulcers in the colon
these serologic tests, they are not helpful in the diagnostic evaluation of possible inflammatory bowel disease. Several stool tests may help quantify
Ulcerative_colitis
Disease caused by C. difficile bacteria
problems, and older age. Diagnosis is by stool culture or testing for the bacteria's DNA or toxins. If a person tests positive but has no symptoms, the condition
Clostridioides difficile infection
Clostridioides_difficile_infection
Species of worm
into adults have been extirpated. Follow-up stool samples, potential additional treatment, and blood tests are necessary to ensure a cure. This parasite
Strongyloides_stercoralis
Vertebrate organ through which food passes to the stomach
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Esophagus
Medical condition
that can lead to death if untreated. The diagnosis is made by blood and stool tests. The medication ivermectin is widely used to treat strongyloidiasis.
Strongyloidiasis
Solid or semisolid remains of undigested food
2015, retrieved 17 March 2015. Steven Dowshen, MD (September 2011). "Stool Test: Bacteria Culture". Kidshealth. Archived from the original on 19 February
Feces
Surgical procedure in which a hole is cut into the colon and stoma is placed
sutured to the abdomen and two openings are created in the one stoma: one for stool and the other for mucus. End colostomy: A stoma is created from one end
Colostomy
Laboratory method for human stool samples
called the Kato–Katz technique) is a laboratory method for preparing human stool samples prior to searching for parasite eggs. The Kato technique is now
Kato_technique
Longest fast on record
including blood and urine samples. Stool tests were not taken but he reportedly went up to 48 days between stools. His starting weight was recorded at
Angus_Barbieri's_fast
Condition of the wall of the intestine
citation needed] Infection of a diverticulum often occurs as a result of stool collecting in a diverticulum.[medical citation needed] Diverticulitis is
Diverticulosis
Minimally invasive operation within the abdominal or pelvic cavities
fertiloscope, which is modified for transvaginal application, can be used. A dye test may be performed to detect any blockage in the reproductive tract, wherein
Laparoscopy
Medical diagnostic method
to more frequent bowel movements Looser stools associated with onset of pain Pain relieved by passage of stool Noticeable abdominal bloating Sensation
Manning_criteria
Group of dyes
is spread on a microscopic slide, and heated twice to boil. Normally a stool sample should show only a few drops of red-orange stained fat under the
Sudan_stain
Inflammation of the stomach lining
type of X-ray known as an upper gastrointestinal series, blood tests, and stool tests may help with diagnosis. Other conditions with similar symptoms
Gastritis
Infection caused by Salmonella bacteria
reptiles, can also carry and spread the infection. Diagnosis is by a stool test or blood tests. Procedures to prevent the disease include proper washing and
Salmonellosis
Large type of parasitic organism
laboratory method for preparing human stool samples prior to searching for parasite eggs. Eggs per gram is a laboratory test that determines the number of eggs
Parasitic_worm
General liver surgical technique
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Pringle_manoeuvre
Human disease caused by amoeba protists
[citation needed] Stool antigen detection tests have helped to overcome some of the limitations of stool microscopy. Antigen detection tests are easy to use
Amoebiasis
Surgical procedure
material does not enter the newly made pouch until it heals and has been tested for leaks—usually requiring a period of eight to ten weeks. When healing
Ileostomy
Group of intestinal parasites that are transmitted through contaminated soil
The soil-transmitted helminths (also called geohelminths) are a group of intestinal parasites belonging to the phylum Nematoda that are transmitted primarily
Soil-transmitted_helminth
Surgical procedure to open the abdominal cavity
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Laparotomy
Medical condition
apparent disappearance from stool samples. The organism could still be detected in patients through colonoscopy or by examining stool samples taken in conjunction
Dientamoebiasis
Medical condition
usually involves finding the eggs and/or adults of C. philippinensis in stool samples.[citation needed] Prevention is as simple as avoiding eating small
Intestinal_capillariasis
Process of clearing the stomach contents
liquid. The placement of the tube in the stomach must be confirmed by pH testing a small amount of aspirated stomach contents, or x-ray. This is to ensure
Gastric_lavage
Surgical procedure to treat gastric reflux and hiatal hernia
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Nissen_fundoplication
Surgical weight-loss procedure involving reduction of stomach size
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Sleeve_gastrectomy
Medical examination of the large intestine from the rectum to the sigmoid colon
The physician will send that piece of tissue (biopsy) to the lab for testing. Bleeding and puncture of the colon are possible complications of sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Medical condition
symptoms and exposure history. Laboratory testing: Isolation and identification of Vibrio species from stool, wound, or blood samples. Treatment of vibriosis
Vibriosis
Digestive system in humans
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Human_digestive_system
Surgical resection of the large intestine
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Hartmann's_operation
Use of endoscopy and fluoroscopy to treat and diagnose digestive issues
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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Endoscopic_retrograde_cholangiopancreatography
Feeding tube going into the stomach through the nose and throat
to aspirate some fluid from the tube with a syringe. This fluid is then tested with pH paper (note not litmus paper) to determine the acidity of the fluid
Gastric_intubation
Operation removing part of the stomach
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Billroth_II
Surgical removal of the vermiform appendix
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Appendectomy
Injection of substances into peritoneum (body cavity)
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Intraperitoneal_injection
Form of body fluid sampling procedure
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Paracentesis
Type of surgery
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Roux-en-Y_anastomosis
Surgical procedure
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Kocher_manoeuvre
Parasitic disease caused by roundworms
and retinal hemorrhages." Blood tests and microscopy can be used to aid in the diagnosis of trichinosis. Blood tests include a complete blood count for
Trichinosis
Species of roundworm
diagnosed by taking a tissue biopsy from the small intestine or by examining stool samples through a microscope. In a heavily infected person, it is best to
Capillaria_philippinensis
Medical imaging technique
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Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography
Magnetic_resonance_cholangiopancreatography
Congenital disorder of digestive system
renal amylase clearance tests may also be ordered. Stool specimens may be analyzed for fat content. The secretin stimulation test measures the bicarbonate
Accessory_pancreas
Any macroparasitic disease caused by helminths
of shit: distribution of Schistosoma mansoni and hookworm eggs in human stool". PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 6 (12) e1969. doi:10.1371/journal.pntd
Helminthiasis
Diagnostic endoscopic procedure
histological analysis of the examined upper gastrointestinal system. A rapid urease test is quick, easy, and cost-effective screening for Helicobacter pylori infection
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Infection of the intestines by Shigella bacteria
and include diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, and feeling the need to pass stools even when the bowels are empty. The diarrhea may be bloody. Symptoms typically
Shigellosis
Therapeutic endoscopic procedure that widens the esophagus
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Esophageal_dilation
Human intestinal disease
amounts and intermittently, repeated stool examinations and concentration procedures are recommended. If stool examinations are negative, examination
Isosporiasis
Medical intervention
risks, infection, bleeding and perforation of the bowel. Frequent loose stools may cause nappy rash. Toilet training may also pose problems. Occasionally
Pull-through_procedure
Medical device
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Sengstaken–Blakemore_tube
Scoring system to assess the prognosis of chronic liver disease
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Child–Pugh_score
Surgical operation
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Gastropexy
System of procedure codes within ICD-9 Clinical Modification
and of vomitus (90.9) specimen from lower gastrointestinal tract and of stool (91.0) specimen from liver, biliary tract, and pancreas (91.1) peritoneal
ICD-9-CM_Volume_3
Feeding tube going into the stomach through the abdominal wall
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Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
Percutaneous_endoscopic_gastrostomy
Major surgical procedure involving the pancreas, duodenum, and other organs
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Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Surgical procedures to fix abnormal openings
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Hernia_repair
Surgical cutting of the lower esophageal sphincter muscles
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Heller_myotomy
Medical test
An esophageal motility study (EMS) or esophageal manometry is a test to assess motor function of the upper esophageal sphincter (UES), esophageal body
Esophageal_motility_study
Surgical removal of the stomach
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Gastrectomy
Treatment for a wide range of bacteria
diagnosis. Alternatively, some species may be identified through a urine or stool test. There are an estimated 38 trillion microorganisms that colonize the human
Broad-spectrum_antibiotic
Operation to remove all or part of the colon
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Colectomy
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