Fecal (Stool) Microbial Test
We all have trillions of healthy bacteria in our intestinal tract; however, these can become imbalanced and actually cause chronic inflammatory conditions, such as headaches, eczema, colitis, irritable bowel, weight gain, mood disorders and even arthritis. Why put yourself on a strenuous anti-parasite or yeast treatment program if you don’t need to? It makes sense to test first. There are several stool culture tests available, which can check for parasites, yeast, and pathogenic bacteria. If our lab does find a pathogenic bacteria or yeast, they run a culture and sensitivity on it, informing us of what would be the best options for treatment. This might include using prescription drugs and or natural herbs, to see what is the most effective agent needed to eradicate the bug.
Over 99% of the bacteria in the gut are anaerobes, but in the cecum, aerobic bacteria reach high densities. Under normal homeostatic conditions, the intestinal microflora are of central importance in preventing colonization by pathogens, termed “colonization resistance.” Microorganisms perform a host of useful functions, such as fermenting unused energy substrates, communicating with the immune system, preventing growth of harmful species, regulating the development of the gut, producing vitamins for the host (such as biotin and vitamin K), and producing hormones.
The Stool Microbial Profile focuses on predominate, opportunistic, and pathogenic bacteria, as well as yeast/fungi, parasites, adiposity index, and microbial and fungi sensitivities. The Stool Microbial Profile is also an easy and cost-effective follow-up testing option to monitor targeted therapy in patients.
The Stool Microbial Profile focuses on predominate, opportunistic, and pathogenic bacteria, as well as yeast/fungi, parasites, adiposity index, and microbial and fungi sensitivities. The Stool Microbial Profile is also an easy and cost-effective follow-up testing option to monitor targeted therapy in patients.