Fecal pH test

Fecal pH Test

The Fecal pH Test (pronounced: /ˈfiːkəl/ /eɪtʃ/ /tɛst/) is a diagnostic procedure used to determine the acidity or alkalinity of a stool sample. This test is often used to detect digestive disorders and to monitor the effectiveness of treatments for these disorders.

Etymology

The term "Fecal pH Test" is derived from the Latin word "faeces", meaning "dregs", and the Greek word "pH", which stands for "potential of hydrogen". The "test" part of the term comes from the Old French "test", meaning "small vessel".

Procedure

The Fecal pH Test involves the collection of a stool sample, which is then analyzed in a laboratory. The pH level of the stool is measured using a pH meter, a device that measures the hydrogen-ion activity in water-based solutions.

Interpretation of Results

A normal fecal pH level is typically between 7.0 and 7.5. A pH level below 7.0 indicates acidity, while a pH level above 7.5 indicates alkalinity. Abnormal fecal pH levels can be indicative of various digestive disorders, including malabsorption syndromes, lactose intolerance, and inflammatory bowel disease.

Related Terms

• Stool sample
• pH meter
• Digestive disorders
• Malabsorption syndromes
• Lactose intolerance
• Inflammatory bowel disease

See Also

• Fecal occult blood test
• Stool culture
• Colonoscopy

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Fecal pH test
• Wikipedia's article - Fecal pH test

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