👉 A scatologist is a medical professional who specializes in diagnosing and treating human fecal diseases, such as diarrhea, constipation, and other digestive disorders. They are trained to examine and treat patients with stool samples from their gastrointestinal tract using specialized tools and techniques. Scatologists may also perform diagnostic tests on the stool samples to help identify specific causes of these conditions. In addition to diagnosing these conditions, scatologists provide education and counseling about healthy habits and lifestyle modifications that can improve gut