Analysis for dysbiosis is a study of feces, with which it is possible to obtain all the necessary information about the intestinal microflora. Perform it both for medicinal purposes and for prevention. But in order to talk about analysis, you first need to understand what intestinal dysbiosis is. First of all, this is a violation of the balance of the ratio of "good" bacteria and "bad". This happens at a time when the human immune system is weakening, the number of harmful microorganisms is increasing, and the number of beneficial ones is decreasing.
Causes
One of the most common causes of dysbiosis is the use of antibacterial drugs that adversely affect the intestinal microflora. Also of considerable importance is the diet and the presence of chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Signs
- the appearance of diarrhea or constipation;
- flatulence;
- constant rashes on the skin;
- discomfort in the abdomen;
- allergy;
- increased gas formation.
Diagnosis and treatment
As a rule, the diagnosis of an imbalance of bacteria in the intestine is carried out using a laboratory study of feces (analysis for dysbiosis). If necessary, on the basis of the results obtained, the doctor selects an individual treatment (bacteriophages, probiotics and prebiotics), which should be carried out for at least a month. After this time, repeated tests for dysbiosis are carried out, which should show the effectiveness of the treatment.
How to collect an analysis of dysbiosis?
- Analysis is performed before starting treatment with drugs.
- When taking laxatives, they must be canceled in 3-4 days.
- Feces collected after the use of an enema or laxatives are not suitable for analysis - defecation should be independent.
- To collect the analysis, you first need to urinate. Then, after natural defecation, collect stool from sterile dishes (bedpan, basin, etc.). In this case, it is necessary to ensure that urine does not enter them.
- Then collect the feces in a sterile jar or a special container, which can be bought at a pharmacy.
- Feces for analysis of dysbiosis can not be stored. The material must be delivered to the laboratory no later than 3 hours after collection.
Analysis for dysbiosis - the norm for an adult
- Bifidobacteria (help in the breakdown, digestion and assimilation of food) - at least 10 to the 9th degree.
- Lactobacilli (break down lactose and create anti-allergic protection) - at least 10 to the 6th degree.
- Staphylococcus epidermal (can cause disruption of the intestines) - at least 10 in the 4th.
- Clostridia (can cause stool problems) - no more than 10 in the 5th.
- Enterobacteria pathogenic (cause intestinal infections) - not more than 10 in the 4th.
- The total number of coccal forms (they are the main cause of dysfunction in case of dysbiosis) is no more than 25%.
- E. coli with enzymatic properties (prevents the colonization of dangerous bacteria in the intestine) - not more than 400 million / g.
- E. coli hemolysing (causes intestinal and allergic problems), protea, Staphylococcus aureus (causes intestinal dysfunction, skin abscesses), candida - should not be present normally.