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    Frequent bowel movements, Heartburn and Increased passing gas

    WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms frequent bowel movements, heartburn and increased passing gas including Irritable bowel syndrome, Lactose intolerance, and Heartburn/GERD.

    There are 12 conditions associated with frequent bowel movements, heartburn and increased passing gas. 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.

    • Lactose intolerance

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

    • Heartburn/GERD

      Symptoms of heartburn and GERD are a burning feeling in the chest, throat, or mouth, nausea, and more.

    • Gas pains

      Belching or passing gas clears gas from the digestive tract, but when gas is stuck it causes abdominal pain.

    • 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.

    • Gastroenteritis

      Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestine that causes diarrhea and vomiting.

    • Overeating

      Overeating is eating when you're not hungry or to the point of feeling uncomfortably full or bloated.

    • Esophagitis

      Esophagitis, an inflammation of the lining of the esophagus, causes chest pain, nausea, and more.

    • Giardiasis

      Giardiasis is an infection of the small intestine causing diarrhea, gas, bloating, nausea and stomach cramps.

    • Hiatal hernia

      When hiatal hernia symptoms do occur, they include chest pain and burning, sweating, a bitter taste and more.

    • Barrett esophagus

      Barrett's esophagus occurs when the lining of the esophagus is damaged, usually by acid reflux.

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