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    Change in bowel habits, Frequent bowel movements, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful) and Painful bowel movements

    WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms change in bowel habits, frequent bowel movements, muscle cramps or spasms (painful) and painful bowel movements including Anal fissure, Irritable bowel syndrome, and Gastroenteritis.

    There are 11 conditions associated with change in bowel habits, frequent bowel movements, muscle cramps or spasms (painful) and painful bowel movements. The links below will provide you with more detailed information on these medical conditions from the WebMD Symptom Checker and help provide a better understanding of causes and treatment of these related conditions.

    • Anal fissure

      An anal fissure, a tear in the anal tissue, causes pain and bleeding, especially during bowel movements.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Muscle strain

      Muscle strain occurs when muscles are stressed, overworked, or injured due to physical activity or labor.

    • Dietary changes

      Symptoms of dietary changes vary depending on the problem, they include constipation, diarrhea, and more.

    • Hemorrhoids

      Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the rectum or anus, and cause pain, itching, bleeding, and irritation.

    • Lactose intolerance

      Lactose intolerance, or the inability to digest lactose, leads to gas, bloating, and other symptoms.

    • Colon cancer

      Colon cancer is often asymptomatic, but it can cause constipation, bowel obstruction, bloody stool and more.

    • Colon polyps

      Colon polyps are growths that form in the lining of the colon, and can cause constipation, diarrhea and more.

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