Okay, so this might not be a topic of discussion usually overheard in polite company, but there is absolutely no doubt that a plethora of ailments and even serious gastrointestinal problems may be diagnosed with the help of a fecal sample. Using feces to pinpoint digestive system disorders is a science, and in spite of the nervous laughter and somewhat awkward question and answer sessions this discipline might receive in medical school or in the doctor and patient consultation visit, there are some cold and hard facts that cannot be overlooked.