disturbances in the character, consistency of stools (constipation or, conversely, periodic loosening of stools; flatulence; abdominal pain and discomfort; previous intestinal infections, inflammatory diseases of the abdominal cavity; skin rashes; frequent gingivitis and stomatitis; allergic diseases; decreased appetite, increased fatigue; intolerance of certain products; long-term hormone therapy; long-term anti-inflammatory therapy.

There is no special preparation for stool analysis for dysbacteriosis. A sterile container is used to collect feces, which can be purchased at a pharmacy or "Mamin Dom" polyclinic. Feces are collected in the form of 1 teaspoon after natural defecation. To collect feces, it is strictly forbidden to do an enema, use laxatives and antidiarrheal agents, use rectal suppositories for 4-5 days. In the case of taking a course of antibiotics, probiotics, feces are collected 2-3 weeks after taking them. Avoid getting urine and genital secretions into the feces. After stool collection, the material must be delivered to the laboratory within 2 hours.