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Is it true that fecal transplants have had over 94% success rate in curing c. difficile infections? could fecal transplant be requested for other intestinal issues?

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Fecal transplants: Fecal transplants have been very successful in curing c. Difficile infection where antibiotics have failed. I am not aware of any other bowel diseases that this has been used to treat. C difficil is the result of both good and bad bacteria being killed usually by antibiotics allowing the c diff bacteria to proliferate. By transplanting normal bacteria back into the bowel it restores the balance.

Answered 4/29/2015

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

While fecal: Transplants are being studied as a treatment for a variety of gastrointestinal conditions. But as far as I know, without being included in the various studies going on, it will likely be difficult to obtain this intervention. Best of luck.

Answered 2/27/2015

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