- Medication reaction or side-effect
Medication side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, weakness, dizziness, seizures, and more.
- Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome is a common condition that causes painful spasms and cramping in the large intestine.
- Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that causes the body to produce abnormally thick and sticky mucus.
- Dehydration (Children)
Dehydration, or not getting enough fluid, causes dry and sticky mouth, tearless crying, and more in children.
- Constipation (adult)
Constipation is having less than three bowel movements a week, causing hard stools, abdominal pain and more.
- Food poisoning
Food poisoning can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, and weakness.
- Traveler's diarrhea
Traveler's diarrhea causes watery diarrhea and cramps, sometimes with a low-grade fever.
- Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestine that causes diarrhea and vomiting.
- Depression (Adult)
Depression is a painful sadness that interferes with daily life and includes hopelessness, anxiety, and more.
- Viral gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis (stomach flu) is a viral condition that causes diarrhea and vomiting.
- Stool holding (encopresis)
Young children with encopresis soil their underwear or clothing with unintentional bowel movements.
- Diverticulosis
Diverticulosis is a condition of the colon and causes pain, cramping, infection, bleeding, and other symptoms.
- Hyperthyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism can cause fatigue and weakness, increased thirst, impaired thinking, and bone fractures.
- Iron poisoning
Iron poisoning causes abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and dehydration.
- Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the nervous system causing difficulties with balance, speech, and movement.
- Colon cancer
Colon cancer is often asymptomatic, but it can cause constipation, bowel obstruction, bloody stool and more.
- Rectal cancer
Rectal cancer appears in the rectum and causes bloody stool and constipation.
- Hypothyroidism (adult)
Hypothyroidism your body functions slow down, making you gain weight and feel tired all the time.
- Dehydration (Adult)
Dehydration, or not getting enough fluid, causes low blood pressure, weakness, dizziness, fatigue, and nausea.
- Anemia
Anemia, a lack of red blood cells, can cause fatigue, pale skin, weakness, dizziness, headache and more.
- Mononucleosis
Mononucleosis is a viral infection causing extreme fatigue, sore throat, fever, rash, muscle aches, and more.
- Hay fever
Hay fever, an allergic reaction to outdoor pollens and molds, causes nasal congestion, itchy eyes, and more.
- Heart rhythm disorder
Some heart rhythm disorders can cause a fluttering in the chest, shortness of breath, chest pain or dizziness.
- Acute sinusitis
Acute sinusitis, an inflammation of the sinuses, causes sinus pain and tenderness, facial redness and more.
- Diabetes, type 2
Diabetes can make you feel hungry, tired, or thirsty; you may urinate more than normal and have blurry vision.
- Constipation (child)
Constipation is having less than three bowel movements a week, causing hard stools, abdominal pain and more.
- Campylobacter
Campylobacter is an intestinal infection causing abdominal pain and cramping, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting.
- Sleep deprivation
Sleep deprivation occurs when the lack of restful sleep is severe enough to compromise basic body functions.
- Acute stress reaction
Acute stress reaction symptoms include shortness of breath, anxiety, nervousness, sense of doom and more.
- Antibiotic use
Antibiotics can cause stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, itching, rashes and dizziness.
- Viral syndrome
Viral syndrome is an unidentified cause of typical virus symptoms sore throat, stuffy nose, aches and more.
- Sleep apnea
People with sleep apnea stop and restart breathing multiple times while sleeping.
- Lactose intolerance
Lactose intolerance, or the inability to digest lactose, leads to gas, bloating, and other symptoms.
- Chronic sinusitis
Chronic sinusitis, or sinus infections, cause a stuffy or runny nose, tooth pain, fever, sore throat and more.
- Inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory bowel disease causes swelling and symptoms such as cramping, chronic diarrhea, and bleeding.
- Drug overdose
A drug overdose can be fatal and causes sleepiness, confusion, coma, vomiting, and other symptoms.
- Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperthyroidism causes weight loss, shakiness, tiredness, sensitivity to heat, insomnia, and more.
- Intestinal Ileus
Intestinal ileus is a condition of the intestinal muscles causing cramps and bloating, vomiting, gas, and more.
- Myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis is caused by abnormal immune responses that weaken muscles, particularly of the face.
- Lung cancer (small cell)
Small cell lung cancer is the least common type of lung cancer and can cause a cough, chest pain, and more.
- Thalassemia
Thalassemia is a rare group of genetic blood disorders effecting red blood cells and leading to anemia.
- Aortic regurgitation
Aortic regurgitation, when the aortic valve doesn't close completely, can cause severe heart symptoms.
- Pleural effusion
Pleural effusion is buildup of fluid in the pleura and can cause difficulty breathing or chest pain.
- Cocaine withdrawal
Cocaine withdrawal may cause feelings ranging from anxiety, irritability and sleepiness to suicidal thoughts.
- Amebiasis
Amebiasis is an intestinal parasitic infection causing diarrhea, cramps, gas, fever, and fatigue.
- Taking iron supplements
Taking iron supplements can cause chest pain, headache, a metallic taste in your mouth, nausea, and more.
- Exercise or physical activity
Exercise is vital for good health, but overdoing it can lead to muscle aches, dehydration, headache, and more.
- Underweight
Being underweight means weighing less than you need for good health.
- Anemia, chronic disease
Anemia of chronic disease (ACD) can cause fatigue, pale skin, weakness, dizziness, headache and more.
- Radon exposure
Breathing in high levels of radon over time can cause lung cancer.
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms include fatigue, pale skin, weakness, sleepiness, numbness, weakness, and more.
- Anemia, iron deficiency
Anemia , a lack of red blood cells, can cause fatigue, pale skin and gums, brittle nails, irritability, and more.
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning can be fatal, symptoms include headache, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.
- Chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease is a condition of the kidneys that can cause high blood pressure, fatigue, and weakness.
- Narcotic abuse
Narcotic abuse can cause fatigue, shallow breathing, anxiety, euphoria, vomiting, confusion, and constipation.
- Dementia in head injury
Dementia resulting from a head injury may cause memory problems, difficulty speaking, and personality changes.
- Foreign object in the rectum
Symptoms of a foreign body in the rectum include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, and more.
- Histoplasmosis
Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection of the lungs causing muscle aches, fever, chest pain, cough, and more.
- Low fiber diet
A low-fiber diet limits foods that contain plant fiber and causes constipation.
- Malnutrition
Malnutrition occurs when the body isn't getting enough nutrients; sometimes the condition is life-threatening.
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
The symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding include black or bloody stool or vomit, dizziness, and cramping.
- Giardiasis
Giardiasis is an infection of the small intestine causing diarrhea, gas, bloating, nausea and stomach cramps.
- Porphyria
Porphyria is a condition that can affect the nerves and skin, making the skin extremely sensitive to sunlight.
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
Low blood sugar, or low glucose levels, causes shakiness, anxiety, clammy skin, irritability, hunger, and more.
- Lung cancer (non small cell)
Non-small cell lung cancer is the most common type of lung cancer and can cause a cough, chest pain, and more.
- Restless legs syndrome
Restless leg syndrome causes intense discomfort in your legs and an overpowering urge to move them.
- Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a rare disease that can cause swelling and hard lumps in the lymph nodes and organs.
- Scleroderma
Scleroderma is an uncommon immune disorder that causes collagen to build up in the tissue, making it harden.
- Sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease symptoms include repeated infections, yellow skin, fatigue, dizziness, pain, and more.
- Supraventricular tachycardia
Supraventricular tachycardia is fast heart rhythm starting in one of the upper chambers of the heart.
- Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFIDS)
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a condition that causes extreme tiredness that doesn't get better with rest.
- Congestive heart failure
People with congestive heart failure can have shortness of breath, fatigue, irregular heartbeat and more.
- Depression (Child and Adolescent)
Depression is a painful sadness that interferes with a child's schoolwork, family life, and social activities.
- Ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis causes swelling in the large intestine and can lead to cramping, diarrhea, and more.
- Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis usually infects the lungs, causing a bad cough with blood, chest pain, fever, chills, and fatigue.
- Kidney infection (pyelonephritis)
Kidney infection, caused by bacteria, is marked by sudden chills and fever, pain, nausea and urinary issues.
- Crohn's disease
Crohn's disease is a digestive condition that causes swelling, cramping, diarrhea, and nutritional problems.
- Diabetes, type 1
Diabetes can make you feel hungry, tired, or thirsty; you may urinate more than normal and have blurry vision.
- Eating disorder
People with eating disorders have extreme and dangerous eating habits.
- Emphysema
Emphysema is a chronic lung condition that causes shortness of breath, a chronic cough, wheezing, and more.
- Glomerulonephritis
Glomerulonephritis is a type of kidney disease and causes swelling, abnormal urine, fever, achiness, and more.
- Anal fissure
An anal fissure, a tear in the anal tissue, causes pain and bleeding, especially during bowel movements.
- Antibiotic-associated diarrhea
Antibiotic-associated diarrhea is frequent, watery bowel movements that happen after taking antibiotics.
- Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition that causes heart palpitations, confusion, dizziness and more.
- Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder causes extreme mood swings between depression and mania.
- Celiac disease
Celiac disease, which is an intestinal reaction to gluten, can cause gas, diarrhea, bloating, and weight loss.
- Low blood pressure (hypotension)
Low blood pressure, or hypotension, can make you feel lightheaded and dizzy
- Lyme disease
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread through tick bites; symptoms include rash, fever chills, and more.
- Heat exhaustion
Heat exhaustion causes intense thirst, heavy sweating, pale, cool, and moist skin, muscle cramps, and more.
- Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is an inflammation of the liver. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, yellowing of the skin, and more.
- Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is an inflammation of the liver that may cause fever, fatigue, dark urine, jaundice, and more.
- Hepatitis C
Hepatitis B is an inflammation of the liver that may cause yellowing of the skin and eyes, tiredness, and more.
- Mumps
Mumps is a contagious viral disease that causes painful swelling of the glands that produce saliva.
- Pre-leukemia (myelodysplastic syndrome)
Myelodysplastic syndromes are diseases that affect the bone marrow and blood, causing anemia and tiredness.
- Pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension can cause shortness of breath, a fast heart rate, or lightheadedness.
- Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling, and joint damage.
- Rotavirus
Rotavirus is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines leading to diarrhea and vomiting.
- Salmonella
Salmonella are a type of bacteria that can infect the body and cause diarrhea, cramps, and fever.
- Shigellosis
Shigellosis is irritation of the stomach and intestine and causes bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever.
- Mesenteric lymphadenitis
Mesenteric lymphadenitis is an inflammation of abdominal lymph nodes causing pain, diarrhea, fever, and more.
- Typhoid fever
Typhoid fever is a life-threatening illness and causes fever, general aches and pains, headache, and weakness.
- Radiation sickness
Radiation sickness is caused by a high dose of radiation, and causes vomiting, diarrhea, hair loss, and more.
- Lead poisoning
Lead poisoning causes sudden pain on either side of the lower back, urinary issues, nausea, fever, and chills.
- Hypopituitarism
Hypopituitarism is a rare disorder of the pituitary glands, which can cause many different symptoms.
- Renal cell (kidney) cancer
Renal cell cancer is a type of kidney cancer that can cause bloody urine and persistent pain in the side.
- Anemia, hemolytic
Hemolytic anemia occurs when there aren't enough red blood cells in the blood.
- Ricin poisoning
Ricin is a dangerous poison in castor beans, and causes trouble breathing, nausea, fever and sweating.
- Chagas disease
Chagas disease is caused by a tropical parasite and can cause fever, ill feeling, and swelling around the eye.
- Pseudohypoparathyroidism
Pseudohypoparathyroidism is a rare inherited condition that can lead to cramps, muscle spasms, and more.
- Toxic shock syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome is a serious bacterial infection and causes fever, low blood pressure, a rash, and more.
- Small intestine cancer
Small intestine cancer is rare and often has no symptoms, but can cause symptoms in its advanced stages.
- CREST syndrome
CREST syndrome is a rare autoimmune disease that causes tissues to harden throughout the body.
- Bird (avian) flu
Bird flu is spread to people from birds and causes fever, cough, sore throat and muscle aches.
- Throat cancer
Throat cancer can cause symptoms including difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, and chronic cough.
- Cholera
Cholera is a bacterial infection that can cause diarrhea, nausea, excessive thirst, dry skin and vomiting.
- Cat-scratch disease
Cat scratch disease is a bacterial infection caused by a cat scratch or bite.
- Carcinoid syndrome
Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms such as flushing, wheezing, and diarrhea that may develop in people who have carcinoid cancer.
