- Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome is a common condition that causes painful spasms and cramping in the large intestine.
- Gas pains
Belching or passing gas clears gas from the digestive tract, but when gas is stuck it causes abdominal pain.
- Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestine that causes diarrhea and vomiting.
- Constipation (adult)
Constipation is having less than three bowel movements a week, causing hard stools, abdominal pain and more.
- Viral pharyngitis
Viral pharyngitis is a sore throat caused by a virus, and causes throat pain and cold-like symptoms.
- Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is painful swelling in the tonsils, causing sore throat, red tonsils, pain, fever, and more.
- Giardiasis
Giardiasis is an infection of the small intestine causing diarrhea, gas, bloating, nausea and stomach cramps.
- Helicobacter pylori infection
Helicobacter, bacteria in the digestive tract, causes peptic ulcers and their associated pain and burning.
- Gallstones
A gallstone attack occurs when a stone blocks the bile duct, causes right upper abdominal pain and cramping.
- Hypothyroidism (adult)
Hypothyroidism your body functions slow down, making you gain weight and feel tired all the time.
- Dehydration (Children)
Dehydration, or not getting enough fluid, causes dry and sticky mouth, tearless crying, and more in children.
- Medication reaction or side-effect
Medication side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, weakness, dizziness, seizures, and more.
- Indigestion
Indigestion is pain and burning in the upper abdomen, an feeling of fullness after a meal, belching, and gas.
- Heartburn/GERD
Symptoms of heartburn and GERD are a burning feeling in the chest, throat, or mouth, nausea, and more.
- Panic attack
When someone has a panic attack, that person feels a sudden, intense fear that can't be controlled.
- Gastritis
Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining, causes stomach upset, irritation, and pain.
- Constipation (child)
Constipation is having less than three bowel movements a week, causing hard stools, abdominal pain and more.
- Stroke
A stroke occurs when blood and oxygen to the brain are cut off, and causes numbness, confusion, and more.
- Thyroid cancer
Thyroid cancer is cancer of the thyroid gland and can cause a cough, hoarseness, a lump in the neck, and more.
- Thyroid nodules
Thyroid nodules usually don't cause symptoms, but can cause a visible lump, neck pain, hoarseness, and more.
- Transient ischemic attack (mini-stroke)
Transient ischemic attacks cause headache, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, and more.
- Peritonsillar abscess
A peritonsillar abscess is a pus-filled sore in back of the throat causing sore throat, chills, and more.
- Porphyria
Porphyria is a condition that can affect the nerves and skin, making the skin extremely sensitive to sunlight.
- Scleroderma
Scleroderma is an uncommon immune disorder that causes collagen to build up in the tissue, making it harden.
- Goiter
A goiter is an enlarged thyroid gland, causing a lump in the throat below the Adam's apple.
- Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is a condition that causes muscle swelling and weakness, and a rash on the face and joints.
- Epiglottitis
Epiglottitis is a rare, life-threatening illness that keeps air from getting to the lungs.
- Anal fissure
An anal fissure, a tear in the anal tissue, causes pain and bleeding, especially during bowel movements.
- Colon cancer
Colon cancer is often asymptomatic, but it can cause constipation, bowel obstruction, bloody stool and more.
- Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that causes the body to produce abnormally thick and sticky mucus.
- Scarlet fever
Scarlet fever is a red itchy rash on the body caused by streptococcal bacteria.
- Sjogren's syndrome
Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that most often causes dry eyes and dry mouth.
- Stool holding (encopresis)
Young children with encopresis soil their underwear or clothing with unintentional bowel movements.
- Kidney infection (pyelonephritis)
Kidney infection, caused by bacteria, is marked by sudden chills and fever, pain, nausea and urinary issues.
- Mumps
Mumps is a contagious viral disease that causes painful swelling of the glands that produce saliva.
- Taking iron supplements
Taking iron supplements can cause chest pain, headache, a metallic taste in your mouth, nausea, and more.
- Low fiber diet
A low-fiber diet limits foods that contain plant fiber and causes constipation.
- Foreign object in the rectum
Symptoms of a foreign body in the rectum include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, and more.
- Rectal cancer
Rectal cancer appears in the rectum and causes bloody stool and constipation.
- Diverticulosis
Diverticulosis is a condition of the colon and causes pain, cramping, infection, bleeding, and other symptoms.
- Dehydration (Adult)
Dehydration, or not getting enough fluid, causes low blood pressure, weakness, dizziness, fatigue, and nausea.
- Narcotic abuse
Narcotic abuse can cause fatigue, shallow breathing, anxiety, euphoria, vomiting, confusion, and constipation.
- Swallowed object
Symptoms of swallowing an object include coughing, choking, vomiting, throat pain, breathing trouble, and more.
- Intestinal Ileus
Intestinal ileus is a condition of the intestinal muscles causing cramps and bloating, vomiting, gas, and more.
- Myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis is caused by abnormal immune responses that weaken muscles, particularly of the face.
- Thermal burn of mouth or tongue
A thermal burn of the mouth or tongue can cause pain, blisters, peeling skin, and temporary loss of taste.
- Bleeding esophageal varices
Esophageal varices are caused by high blood pressure and lead to a bloody cough and black, tarry stools.
- Depression (Adult)
Depression is a painful sadness that interferes with daily life and includes hopelessness, anxiety, and more.
- Aortic aneurysm (chest)
Thoracic aortic aneurysm is the swelling of the chest aorta and can cause chest or back pain.
- Esophagitis
Esophagitis, an inflammation of the lining of the esophagus, causes chest pain, nausea, and more.
- Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperthyroidism causes weight loss, shakiness, tiredness, sensitivity to heat, insomnia, and more.
- Barrett esophagus
Barrett's esophagus occurs when the lining of the esophagus is damaged, usually by acid reflux.
- Chagas disease
Chagas disease is caused by a tropical parasite and can cause fever, ill feeling, and swelling around the eye.
- Esophageal cancer
Esophageal cancer starts in the lining of the esophagus and can cause difficulty swallowing.
- Small intestine cancer
Small intestine cancer is rare and often has no symptoms, but can cause symptoms in its advanced stages.
- CREST syndrome
CREST syndrome is a rare autoimmune disease that causes tissues to harden throughout the body.
- Tetanus
Tetanus is a potentially fatal toxic infection and causes stiffness in the jaw and neck, fever, and more.
- Lead poisoning
Lead poisoning causes sudden pain on either side of the lower back, urinary issues, nausea, fever, and chills.
- Hypopituitarism
Hypopituitarism is a rare disorder of the pituitary glands, which can cause many different symptoms.
- Hypothyroidism (infant and child)
Hypothyroidism in children can cause delayed growth, weight gain, a puffy face, a large tongue, and more.
- Budd-Chiari syndrome
Budd-Chiari syndrome is a rare liver condition, symptoms include pain, swelling, and vomiting blood.
- Throat cancer
Throat cancer can cause symptoms including difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, and chronic cough.
