Analysis for dysbacteriosis - 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 dysbacteriosis is. First of all, this is an imbalance in the ratio of "good" bacteria and "bad" ones. This happens at a time when the human immune system is weakening, the number of harmful microorganisms increases, and the beneficial ones decrease.
Reasons
One of the most common causes of dysbacteriosis 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
- appearance of diarrhea or constipation;
- flatulence;
- permanent skin rashes;
- abdominal discomfort;
- allergy;
- increased gas formation.
Diagnosis and treatment
As a rule, the diagnosis of an imbalance of bacteria inintestines is carried out using a laboratory study of feces (analysis for dysbacteriosis). If necessary, based on 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 dysbacteriosis are carried out, which should show the effectiveness of the treatment.
How to assemble an analysis for dysbacteriosis?
- The test is taken before starting drug treatment.
- When taking laxatives, they must be discontinued 3-4 days in advance.
- Feces collected after the use of an enema or laxatives are not suitable for analysis - defecation should be independent.
- To collect the analysis, you must first urinate. Then, after a natural bowel movement, collect feces from sterile dishes (bedpan, basin, etc.). At the same time, it is necessary to ensure that urine does not get into them.
- Then collect the feces in a sterile jar or a special container that can be bought at a pharmacy.
- Feces for analysis of dysbacteriosis cannot be stored. The material must be delivered to the laboratory no later than 3 hours after collection.
Analysis for dysbacteriosis is the norm for an adult
- Bifidobacteria (helps break down, digest and assimilate food) – at least 10 to the 9th power.
- Lactobacillus(break down lactose and create anti-allergic protection) - at least 10 to the 6th degree.
- Staphylococcus epidermidis (may cause disruption of the intestines) - at least 10 in the 4th.
- Clostridia (may cause problems with stool) - no more than 10 in the 5th.
- Pathogenic enterobacteria (cause intestinal infections) - no more than 10 in the 4th.
- The total number of coccal forms (the main cause of dysfunction in dysbacteriosis) - no more than 25%.
- Escherichia coli with enzymatic properties (prevents dangerous bacteria from settling in the intestines) – no more than 400 million/g.
- E. coli hemolyzing (causes intestinal and allergic problems), proteus, staphylococcus aureus (causes intestinal dysfunction, skin pustular rashes), candida - should not normally be present.
