Rick, a 50-year-old Englishman, underwent a stool transplant at the University of Birmingham. Now the question will come to your mind: what is this MAL? In fact, there is MAL (Median Arcuate Ligament). Its main purpose was to treat a serious liver disease called Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC). When asked, he replied that it did not only contain a piece of MAL, but it was thoroughly tested in the laboratory.
6 to 7 people in Britain suffered from this disease
The only treatment for this serious illness of Rick, living in Britain, was a liver transplant. Apart from that, there is no treatment. This is such a serious illness that it affects 6 to 7 people in England. 8 years ago, Rick, 42, was diagnosed with this serious liver disease.
Microbiota transplantation (FMT)
When Rick was asked about this disease, he said that I was very worried about it. When I was diagnosed with this disease, I felt like I had fallen off a mountain. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) was also known as stool transplantation. It is often used in stomach diseases. It is used in clinical trials.
In fact, in this test, stool samples are taken. Through its test, the amount of bacteria present in the intestine is detected. In this disease, the intestines are transplanted. Colonoscopy, enema or nasogastric tube are used for stool transplantation.
According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), this treatment is widely encouraged in Britain. Patients with severe Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection can receive treatment from the UK’s National Health Service (NHS).
Severe Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection
Clostridium difficile is a dangerous bacteria. It can cause stomach upset. This disease occurs mainly in people who use antibiotics for a long time. A 50 ml FMT sample costs $1,684 on the NHS. According to experts, people who use antibiotics repeatedly need this type of treatment.
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