- 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.
- Giardiasis
Giardiasis is an infection of the small intestine causing diarrhea, gas, bloating, nausea and stomach cramps.
- Constipation (child)
Constipation is having less than three bowel movements a week, causing hard stools, abdominal pain and more.
- Constipation (adult)
Constipation is having less than three bowel movements a week, causing hard stools, abdominal pain and more.
- Dietary changes
Symptoms of dietary changes vary depending on the problem, they include constipation, diarrhea, and more.
- Lactose intolerance
Lactose intolerance, or the inability to digest lactose, leads to gas, bloating, and other symptoms.
- Poison ivy, oak, and sumac
The toxin found in poison ivy, oak, and sumac causes an itchy, allergic rash with raised welts and blisters.
- Colon polyps
Colon polyps are growths that form in the lining of the colon, and can cause constipation, diarrhea and more.
- Gallstones
A gallstone attack occurs when a stone blocks the bile duct, causes right upper abdominal pain and cramping.
- Helicobacter pylori infection
Helicobacter, bacteria in the digestive tract, causes peptic ulcers and their associated pain and burning.
- Insect bites
Redness, swelling, pain, itching, bumps are common symptoms of insect bites.
- Insect sting
An insect sting may be followed by redness, swelling, and itching.
- Cellulitis
Cellulitis, a bacterial infection of the skin, causes red, tender skin that is usually swollen and warm.
- Muscle strain
Muscle strain occurs when muscles are stressed, overworked, or injured due to physical activity or labor.
- Chemical burns
A chemical burn can cause symptoms ranging from burning and blisters to pain and shortness of breath.
- Burn (heat or fire)
Burns caused by heat are called thermal burns and can cause pain swelling, skin changes, blisters and more.
- Colon cancer
Colon cancer is often asymptomatic, but it can cause constipation, bowel obstruction, bloody stool and more.
- Osteomyelitis (bone infection)
Osteomyelitis is an infection of a bone that causes pain, swelling, and redness.
- Small intestine cancer
Small intestine cancer is rare and often has no symptoms, but can cause symptoms in its advanced stages.
- Budd-Chiari syndrome
Budd-Chiari syndrome is a rare liver condition, symptoms include pain, swelling, and vomiting blood.
