Chapter 21, Problem 1CS

Summary Introduction

To determine:

An individual opinion if his/her physician recommends enrolling in the clinical studies to evaluate the fecal transplants as treatment.

Introduction:

Inflammatory bowel disorder (IBD) is the chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. It is usually divided into two types namely ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. The symptoms of this disorder include blood in the stool, diarrhea, fever, vomiting, abdominal pain, reduced appetite, and weight loss. The exact cause of IBD is still unknown.