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Fecal Transplant

Fecal transplant is also known as bacteriotherapy. In this stool from a healthy donor is transplanted to the gastrointestinal tract of the affected individual. It is mainly done to treat bacterial infections. It can restore the balance of bacteria in the intestine.

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Is fecal transplant a treatment option for dysbiosis?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a microbiome imbalance. It seems like dysbiosis or leaky gut or overgrowth of pathogens. It makes me feel sick. I take probiotics and a good diet to manage these symptoms. But when I am not taking it, my symptom flares up. I read about fecal transplants. Is this something that c...  Read Full »


Dr. Ajeet Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Dysbiosis or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) presents with excessive gas, abdominal fullness, pain, diarrhea, or altered bowel habits. You have not mentioned the predominant symptom present in your case. It is important to know before having treatment. Feca...  Read Full »

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