Title: Dysbiosis: Test, Treatment, and More
Headings: What Causes Dysbiosis and How Is It Treated?
What Causes Dysbiosis and How Is It Treated?
What is dysbiosis?
What causes dysbiosis and who’s at risk?
What are the symptoms of dysbiosis?
How is dysbiosis diagnosed?
Organic acids test
Comprehensive digestive stool analysis (CDSA)
Hydrogen breath test
What treatment options are available?
Are any dietary changes necessary?
Dysbiosis as a risk factor for certain diseases
What’s the outlook?
Tips for prevention
Considerations

Content: Your doctor may also take a sample of bacteria or tissue ( biopsy) from an area of an active infection to see what bacteria are causing the infection. What treatment options are available? If medication is behind your bacterial imbalance, your doctor will likely advise you to discontinue use until the bacterial balance is restored. Your doctor may also prescribe medications to help control the bacteria, including: ciprofloxacin ( Cipro ), an antibiotic that treats gut infections resulting from dysbiosis
rifaximin (Xifaxan), an antibiotic that treats symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common condition associated with dysbiosis
co-trimoxazole (Septrin), an antibiotic that treats gut and urinary tract infections that result from dysbiosis
Are any dietary changes necessary? If your diet is at the root of your bacterial imbalance, your doctor will help you create a nutrition plan. This can help make sure you’re getting enough nutrients to keep bacteria in balance, including: B-complex vitamins, such as B-6 and B-12
calcium
magnesium
beta-carotene
zinc
Your doctor may also tell you to stop eating certain foods that contain harmful chemicals or too much of certain nutrients. Foods that you can add to your diet include: dark, leafy greens, including spinach and kale
fish, including salmon and mackerel
fresh meats (avoid processed meat products)
Foods that you may need to stop eating include: