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    Change in bowel habits, Frequent urge to have bowel movement, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful) and Straining with bowel movements

    WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms change in bowel habits, frequent urge to have bowel movement, muscle cramps or spasms (painful) and straining with bowel movements including Irritable bowel syndrome, Gastroenteritis, and Muscle strain.

    There are 12 conditions associated with change in bowel habits, frequent urge to have bowel movement, muscle cramps or spasms (painful) and straining with 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Inflammatory bowel disease

      Inflammatory bowel disease causes swelling and symptoms such as cramping, chronic diarrhea, and bleeding.

    • Proctitis

      Proctitis is pain and inflammation of the rectal lining caused by infection.

    • Ulcerative colitis

      Ulcerative colitis causes swelling in the large intestine and can lead to cramping, diarrhea, and more.

    • Colon polyps

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

    • Amebiasis

      Amebiasis is an intestinal parasitic infection causing diarrhea, cramps, gas, fever, and fatigue.

    • Colon cancer

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

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