Many people have ongoing bloating, irregularity or discomfort after standard tests have found nothing serious. That is reassuring, but it doesn’t tell you what to do next.
A gut profile adds more information. It isn’t a substitute for a medical workup, and it can’t diagnose everything. If your symptoms suggest something that needs a specialist or a procedure, such as a colonoscopy, Dr. Gurrala will say so.
See a doctor promptly for
Blood in your stool
Unexplained weight loss
Severe or worsening abdominal pain
Fever with digestive symptoms
Trouble swallowing
How it works
Kit at home. Answers in person.
1
Consultation
Dr. Gurrala hears about your symptoms and decides whether this is the right test for you.
2
Collect at home
You take the kit home, follow its instructions and send it to the lab.
3
Review your results
He goes through what the report shows and how it fits with your symptoms and your other labs.
4
Act on it
Your plan may include nutrition changes and targeted supplements, followed by a recheck of how you feel.
Questions
What patients ask Dr. Gurrala.
What does gut microbiome testing tell you?
It gives a picture of the organisms and markers of gut health in your digestive tract. It is most useful when interpreted alongside your symptoms and history. At Delos Longevity in Sterling, Virginia, Dr. Gurrala reviews your US BioTek GI Advanced Profile results with you.
Do I have to come in for the test?
You complete the kit at home. Dr. Gurrala sees you in person to decide on the test and to go through your results.
Does this replace a colonoscopy?
No. It doesn’t screen for colon cancer, and it won’t replace any screening your doctor recommends.
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