fecal

Kal - the contents of the colon generated during defecation. It is a mixture of undigested food residue, digestive juices, skin cells and bacteria, 95% of whom are dead. In a normal person produces per day of 100-200 g of feces.
Analysis of his help in the diagnosis of diseases of the digestive system. It can be done without special preparation of the patient or, in the study of functional bowel capacity, after 3-4 days of the special diet. Feces are collected for analysis in a clean, dry bowl, with bacteriological examination - in a sterile tube. The protozoan parasites detected immediately after defecation. 2-3 days should refrain from taking certain medicines (drugs iron, bismuth, vikalina), changing its character and color, and in the study of blood content - from meat and fish products.
Inspection feces involves determining its amount, texture, form, color, odor, food debris, blood impurities, mucus, intestinal worms.
Microscopic examination provides insight into the digestive ability of the gastrointestinal tract, signs of inflammation, cancer cells, parasites.
Methods for bacteriological examination can detect pathogens.
Chemical analyzes provide information about adverse chemicals, occult blood, and various enzymes.
When fecal blood, mucus, pus, etc., In disorders of the chair, especially accompanied by abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms should immediately seek medical attention to determine the causes of these phenomena.