- 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.
- Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the rectum or anus, and cause pain, itching, bleeding, and irritation.
- 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.
- Proctitis
Proctitis is pain and inflammation of the rectal lining caused by infection.
- Anosmia
Anosmia is complete loss of smell, often caused by aging, head trauma, sinusitis, and respiratory infections.
- Colon polyps
Colon polyps are growths that form in the lining of the colon, and can cause constipation, diarrhea and more.
- 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.