Stool samples can help doctors diagnose some health conditions. Tips for collecting a stool sample include urinating before collecting the sample and using any tools that the sample kit provides.

ORLANDO -- Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) reported mostly favorable responses with the use of mail-order kits for stool sample collections, according to a survey study. Among survey ...

Fecal transplants use feces from a donor to help adjust the balance of organisms in your gut. Research is mixed on whether they can help treat IBS, but research is ongoing. Irritable bowel syndrome ...