Conditions diagnosed by stool test
Accessory pancreas
Accessory pancreas is a rare condition in which small groups of pancreatic cells are separate from the pancreas.
Accessory pancreas is a rare condition in which small groups of pancreatic cells are separate from the pancreas.
Botulism
Botulism also known as botulinus intoxication is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by botulinum toxin which is metabolic waste produced under anaerobic conditions by the bacteri...
Botulism also known as botulinus intoxication is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by botulinum toxin which is metabolic waste produced under anaerobic conditions by the bacteri...
Capillaria philippinensis
Capillaria philippinensis is a parasitic nematode which causes intestinal capillariasis.
Capillaria philippinensis is a parasitic nematode which causes intestinal capillariasis.
Clostridium difficile
Clostridium difficile (pronunciation below) (from the Greek kloster (κλωστήρ), spindle, and Latin difficile, difficult), also known as "CDF/cdf", or "C. diff", is a species of Gram-p...
Clostridium difficile (pronunciation below) (from the Greek kloster (κλωστήρ), spindle, and Latin difficile, difficult), also known as "CDF/cdf", or "C. diff", is a species of Gram-p...
Colitis
In medicine, colitis refers to an inflammation of the colon and is often used to describe an inflammation of the large intestine.
In medicine, colitis refers to an inflammation of the colon and is often used to describe an inflammation of the large intestine.
Colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer, commonly known as bowel cancer, is a cancer from uncontrolled cell growth in the colon or rectum, or in the appendix.
Colorectal cancer, commonly known as bowel cancer, is a cancer from uncontrolled cell growth in the colon or rectum, or in the appendix.
Constipation
Constipation (also known as costiveness, dyschezia, and dyssynergic defaecation) refers to bowel movements that are infrequent or hard to pass.
Constipation (also known as costiveness, dyschezia, and dyssynergic defaecation) refers to bowel movements that are infrequent or hard to pass.
Diarrhea
Diarrhea, also spelled diarrhoea, is the condition of having three or more loose or liquid bowel movements per day.
Diarrhea, also spelled diarrhoea, is the condition of having three or more loose or liquid bowel movements per day.
Dientamoebiasis
Dientamoebiasis is a medical condition caused by infection with Dientamoeba fragilis.
Dientamoebiasis is a medical condition caused by infection with Dientamoeba fragilis.
Diverticulosis
Diverticulosis, also known as "diverticular disease", is the condition of having diverticula in the colon, which are outpocketings of the colonic mucosa and submucosa through weaknesses of...
Diverticulosis, also known as "diverticular disease", is the condition of having diverticula in the colon, which are outpocketings of the colonic mucosa and submucosa through weaknesses of...
Dysentery
Dysentery is an inflammatory disorder of the intestine, especially of the colon, that results in severe diarrhea containing mucus and/or blood in the feces with fever, abdominal pain, and rectal...
Dysentery is an inflammatory disorder of the intestine, especially of the colon, that results in severe diarrhea containing mucus and/or blood in the feces with fever, abdominal pain, and rectal...
Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract that involves both the stomach and the small intestine, resulting in some combination of diarr...
Gastroenteritis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract that involves both the stomach and the small intestine, resulting in some combination of diarr...
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Gastrointestinal bleeding or gastrointestinal hemorrhage describes every form of hemorrhage in the gastrointestinal tract, from the pharynx to the rectum.
Gastrointestinal bleeding or gastrointestinal hemorrhage describes every form of hemorrhage in the gastrointestinal tract, from the pharynx to the rectum.
Giardia lamblia
Giardia lamblia is a flagellated protozoan parasite that colonizes and reproduces in the small intestine, causing giardiasis.
Giardia lamblia is a flagellated protozoan parasite that colonizes and reproduces in the small intestine, causing giardiasis.
Helicobacter
Helicobacter is a genus of Gram-negative bacteria possessing a characteristic helix shape.
Helicobacter is a genus of Gram-negative bacteria possessing a characteristic helix shape.
Helicobacter pylori
Helicobacter pylori, previously named Campylobacter pyloridis, is a Gram-negative, microaerophilic bacterium found in the stomach.
Helicobacter pylori, previously named Campylobacter pyloridis, is a Gram-negative, microaerophilic bacterium found in the stomach.
Hookworm
The hookworm is a parasitic nematode that lives in the small intestine of its host, which may be a mammal such as a dog, cat, or human.
The hookworm is a parasitic nematode that lives in the small intestine of its host, which may be a mammal such as a dog, cat, or human.
Infectious diarrhea
Infectious diarrhea or Contagious diarrhea may be defined as diarrhea caused by an infection of the digestive system by a bacterium, virus, or parasite that results in frequent bowel motions pro...
Infectious diarrhea or Contagious diarrhea may be defined as diarrhea caused by an infection of the digestive system by a bacterium, virus, or parasite that results in frequent bowel motions pro...
Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome is a symptom-based diagnosis characterized by chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and alteration of bowel habits.
Irritable bowel syndrome is a symptom-based diagnosis characterized by chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and alteration of bowel habits.
Isosporiasis
Isosporiasis is a human intestinal disease caused by the parasite Isospora belli.
Isosporiasis is a human intestinal disease caused by the parasite Isospora belli.
Lactose intolerance
Lactose intolerance, also called lactase deficiency and hypolactasia, is the inability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and to a lesser extent milk-derived dairy products.
Lactose intolerance, also called lactase deficiency and hypolactasia, is the inability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and to a lesser extent milk-derived dairy products.
Manning Criteria
The Manning Criteria is a diagnostic algorithm used in the diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
The Manning Criteria is a diagnostic algorithm used in the diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Proctitis
Proctitis is an inflammation of the anus and the lining of the rectum, affecting only the last 6 inches of the rectum.
Proctitis is an inflammation of the anus and the lining of the rectum, affecting only the last 6 inches of the rectum.
Pseudomembranous colitis
Pseudomembranous colitis, a cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD), is an infection of the colon.
Pseudomembranous colitis, a cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD), is an infection of the colon.
Reactive arthritis
Reactive arthritis, is classified as an autoimmune condition that develops in response to an infection in another part of the body.
Reactive arthritis, is classified as an autoimmune condition that develops in response to an infection in another part of the body.
Steatorrhea
Steatorrhea (or steatorrhoea) is the presence of excess fat in feces.
Steatorrhea (or steatorrhoea) is the presence of excess fat in feces.
Strongyloides stercoralis
Strongyloides stercoralis, also known as the threadworm, is the scientific name of a human parasitic roundworm causing the disease of strongyloidiasis.
Strongyloides stercoralis, also known as the threadworm, is the scientific name of a human parasitic roundworm causing the disease of strongyloidiasis.
Strongyloidiasis
Strongyloidiasis is a human parasitic disease caused by the nematode (roundworm) Strongyloides stercoralis, or sometimes S. fülleborni.
Strongyloidiasis is a human parasitic disease caused by the nematode (roundworm) Strongyloides stercoralis, or sometimes S. fülleborni.
Traveler's diarrhea
Traveler's diarrhea or traveller's diarrhoea (TD) is the most common illness affecting travelers.
Traveler's diarrhea or traveller's diarrhoea (TD) is the most common illness affecting travelers.
Trichinosis
Trichinosis, also called trichinellosis, or trichiniasis, is a parasitic disease caused by eating raw or undercooked pork or wild game infected with the larvae of a species of roundw...
Trichinosis, also called trichinellosis, or trichiniasis, is a parasitic disease caused by eating raw or undercooked pork or wild game infected with the larvae of a species of roundw...
Trichuris trichiura
The human whipworm is a roundworm, which causes trichuriasis when it infects a human large intestine.
The human whipworm is a roundworm, which causes trichuriasis when it infects a human large intestine.
Typhoid fever
Typhoid fever, also known as Typhoid, is a common worldwide bacterial disease, transmitted by the ingestion of food or water contaminated with the feces of an infected person, which contai...
Typhoid fever, also known as Typhoid, is a common worldwide bacterial disease, transmitted by the ingestion of food or water contaminated with the feces of an infected person, which contai...
Wilderness acquired diarrhea
Wilderness acquired diarrhea, wilderness-acquired diarrhea, wilderness diarrhea, or backcountry diarrhea, is diarrhea that is caused by pathogens that have infected people wh...
Wilderness acquired diarrhea, wilderness-acquired diarrhea, wilderness diarrhea, or backcountry diarrhea, is diarrhea that is caused by pathogens that have infected people wh...
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