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Autism could be diagnosed with stool sample, scientists say (www.theguardian.com)

submitted 4 months ago by girlfreddy@lemmy.ca to c/autism@lemmy.world

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Scientists have raised hopes for a cheap and simple test for autism after discovering consistent differences between the microbes found in the guts of autistic people and those without the condition.

The finding suggests that a routine stool sample test could help doctors identify autism early, meaning people would receive their diagnosis, and hopefully support, much faster than with the lengthy procedure used in clinics today.

“Usually it takes three to four years to make a confirmed diagnosis for suspected autism, with most children diagnosed at six years old,” Prof Qi Su at the Chinese University of Hong Kong said. “Our microbiome biomarker panel has a high performance in children under the age of four, which may help facilitate an early diagnosis.”

Rates of autism have soared in recent decades, largely because of greater awareness and a broadening of the criteria used to diagnose the condition. In the UK and many other western countries, about one in 100 people are now thought to be on the autism spectrum.

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[–] dumblederp@aussie.zone 12 points 4 months ago (3 children)

Autism has dietary restrictions? First time I've heard that.

[–] savvywolf@pawb.social 18 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Due to hypersensitivity, some autistic people have trouble eating certain foods; that's what I meant. Probably could have phrased it better.

[–] BorgDrone@lemmy.one 8 points 4 months ago

Only some. I’m autistic and don’t have any problems with hypersensitivity to food.

However, GI issues are a very common in autistic people. Differences in microbiome may very well be one of the causes of autism.

[–] dumblederp@aussie.zone 5 points 4 months ago

That makes more sense, I it sounded a bit like diabetics and carbs.

[–] girlfreddy@lemmy.ca 7 points 4 months ago

I can't eat beef or pork unless it's ground up (burgers, sausages, etc) because it sits like a rock in my stomach for hours and hurts like hell. I eat mostly chicken and veggies to avoid that.

But not everyone has restrictions.