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

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

    There are 13 conditions associated with change in bowel habits, muscle cramps or spasms (painful), painful bowel movements and upset stomach. 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.

    • Indigestion

      Indigestion is pain and burning in the upper abdomen, an feeling of fullness after a meal, belching, and gas.

    • 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.

    • Gastritis

      Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining, causes stomach upset, irritation, and pain.

    • 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.

    • Peptic ulcer

      Peptic ulcers, sores in the lining of the stomach or upper intestine, cause abdominal pain, gas, and more.

    • Colon cancer

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

    • Generalized anxiety disorder

      Generalized anxiety disorder is a condition in which a person has nearly constant anxiety.

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