Rick, a 50-year-old man from England, has undergone a stool transplant at Birmingham University. Now the question that will come to your mind is what is this MAL? Actually, it is MAL (Medien arcuate ligament). Its main purpose was to be used to cure a serious liver disease called primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). When asked, he said that it does not just have a piece of MAL but it is also thoroughly examined in the lab.
6-7 people in Britain were suffering from this disease
The only treatment for this serious disease of Rick, who lives in Britain, was liver transplant. There is no other treatment apart from this. This is such a serious disease that it affects 6-7 people in England. 8 years ago, 42-year-old Rick was diagnosed with this serious liver disease.
Microbiota Transplant (FMT)
When Rick was asked about this disease, he said that I was very worried about this disease. When I came to know about this disease, it felt like I fell from a mountain. Fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) was also known as stool transplant. It is often used in stomach diseases. It is used in clinical trials.
Actually, in this test, stool samples are taken. Through its test, the amount of bacteria present in the intestine is detected. Intestinal transplant is done in this disease. Colonoscopy, enema or nasogastric tube is used for stool transplant.
According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), this treatment is being promoted heavily in the UK. Patients suffering from severe Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection can get treatment in the UK’s National Health Service (NHS).
Clostridium difficile (C. diff) severe infection
Clostridium difficile is a dangerous bacteria. It can cause stomach upset. This disease mostly occurs in people who use antibiotics for a long time. The cost of a 50 ml FMT sample to the NHS is $1684. According to experts, people who use antibiotics repeatedly need this type of treatment.
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