- Esophageal stricture
An esophageal stricture is a spot where the esophagus narrows causing swallowing to be difficult and painful.
- Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome is a common condition that causes painful spasms and cramping in the large intestine.
- Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestine that causes diarrhea and vomiting.
- Heartburn/GERD
Symptoms of heartburn and GERD are a burning feeling in the chest, throat, or mouth, nausea, and more.
- Asthma (child)
Asthma is a chronic condition that causes swelling and narrowing in the airways, causing cough and more.
- Asthma (teen and adult)
Asthma is a lung condition that makes it hard to breathe, an asthma attack can be life threatening.
- Not chewing food well
Not chewing food well can cause food to get stuck in the throat, gas and bloating, and increases choking risk.
- Esophageal spasm
Esophageal spasms are sudden, painful contractions in the muscles of the esophagus.
- Gas pains
Belching or passing gas clears gas from the digestive tract, but when gas is stuck it causes abdominal pain.
- Gastritis
Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining, causes stomach upset, irritation, and pain.
- Generalized anxiety disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder is a condition in which a person has nearly constant anxiety.
- Dietary changes
Symptoms of dietary changes vary depending on the problem, they include constipation, diarrhea, and more.
- Indigestion
Indigestion is pain and burning in the upper abdomen, an feeling of fullness after a meal, belching, and gas.
- Upper airway obstruction
Symptoms of upper airway obstruction include difficulty breathing, wheezing, agitation, gasping, and more.
- Anaphylactic shock
Anaphylactic shock is a sudden severe allergic reaction marked by breathing trouble, a tight throat, 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.
- Pulmonary embolism
A pulmonary embolism, a blood clot lodged in the lung, causes shortness of breath, chest pain, and more.
- Gallstones
A gallstone attack occurs when a stone blocks the bile duct, causes right upper abdominal pain and cramping.
- Colon cancer
Colon cancer is often asymptomatic, but it can cause constipation, bowel obstruction, bloody stool and more.
- Esophageal cancer
Esophageal cancer starts in the lining of the esophagus and can cause difficulty swallowing.
- Pleural effusion
Pleural effusion is buildup of fluid in the pleura and can cause difficulty breathing or chest pain.
- Achalasia
Achalasia is a condition that makes it hard for food and liquid to move from the esophagus into the stomach.
- Small intestine cancer
Small intestine cancer is rare and often has no symptoms, but can cause symptoms in its advanced stages.
- Chagas disease
Chagas disease is caused by a tropical parasite and can cause fever, ill feeling, and swelling around the eye.
- Budd-Chiari syndrome
Budd-Chiari syndrome is a rare liver condition, symptoms include pain, swelling, and vomiting blood.
