was hilft gegen bauchschmerzen — can a microbiome test help?

Abdominal pain can stem from many causes – IBS, food intolerances, or organic diseases. A microbiome test (stool test) can analyze gut bacteria composition, but its clinical validity for directly identifying the cause of abdominal pain is low. Current evidence shows that commercial tests are often based on mechanistic assumptions without randomized controlled trials proving benefit for pain management. Pediatric validation is lacking, and privacy concerns exist. A microbiome test may provide supplementary information but does not replace medical diagnosis. For persistent or severe abdominal pain, a doctor should be consulted. The evidence for such tests is best classified as 'marketing' or 'unclear'.