Some of the more common digestive disorders include: irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Intestinal problems, such as polyps and cancer, infections, celiac disease, Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, malabsorption, short bowel syndrome, and intestinal ischemia.
blood in your stools (faeces), which can make them look bright red, dark red, or black. a change in normal bowel habits lasting three weeks or more. unexplained weight loss and tiredness. an unexplained pain or lump in your tummy.
People with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis have chronic intestinal inflammation. Symptoms include stomach cramps, diarrhea and gas. Medications and surgery can help manage IBD flares, putting the condition into remission.
Narrow or pellet-like stools: if you have advanced or severe diverticulitis, your large intestine may narrow, causing stool to become thin, narrow, or pellet-shaped.
Signs and symptoms of large bowel disorders
Some of the more common symptoms of large bowel disorders include: Abdominal pain. Abdominal swelling, distension or bloating. Bloody stool (blood may be red, black, or tarry in texture)
Symptoms of small intestine failure can include: Bloating. Diarrhea. Extreme tiredness (fatigue)
These include: lack of muscle tone in the bowel and abdominal muscles, slowed peristalsis (involuntary contraction of the intestinal muscles), lack of exercise, immobility (sedentary life style or travel), inadequate fluid intake, too many dairy products, lack of dietary fiber (fruits and vegetables), and many ...
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term that describes disorders involving long-standing (chronic) inflammation of tissues in your digestive tract. Types of IBD include: Ulcerative colitis. This condition involves inflammation and sores (ulcers) along the lining of your large intestine (colon) and rectum.
Some digestive diseases can be life-threatening, especially if left untreated. These include inflammatory bowel disease, cirrhosis, gastrointestinal cancers, hepatitis, blocked flow of blood to the intestines, and perforated intestines or stomach.
Gastritis is a term commonly used by the public (and sometimes by doctors) to describe episodes of stomach discomfort (usually after eating) sometimes associated with nausea and/or vomiting. We refer also to “upset stomach” or “indigestion”.
Some people with chronic stomach discomfort are more sensitive to certain foods like dairy, spicy foods, soda, fried foods or alcohol. These foods can relax the muscle that keeps food from traveling backward, increase stomach acid production or keep the stomach full for too long.
A colonoscopy examines your entire colon, sometimes including the very end of the small intestine. Video capsule endoscopy allows us to examine difficult-to-reach tumors within the small intestine with a pill-size camera that takes pictures as it moves through your digestive tract.
The intestine is an amazing organ in multiple ways, not least of which is its capacity to heal itself even when it is injured or damaged.
A persistent change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool. Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool. Persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas or pain.
Sudden belly (abdominal) pain that may be mild, moderate or severe. An urgent need to have a bowel movement. Frequent, forceful bowel movements. Abdominal tenderness or bloating (distention)
The most common symptom of diverticulitis is belly or abdominal pain. The most common sign that you have it is feeling sore or sensitive on the left side of your lower belly. If infection is the cause, then you may have fever, nausea, vomiting, chills, cramping, and constipation. Diverticular colitis.
Texture: Diverticulitis can cause diarrhea or constipation, causing the stool to be especially loose or firm. Frequency: The frequency can also be affected if you experience diarrhea or constipation. Effort: Stools may become more strained or painful.