My Symptoms
My Symptom: Anaemia
Description
Anemia is a blood condition in which the hemoglobin (which carries oxygen in the red blood cells) is low, resulting in fatigue and poor health. Causes include lack of iron in the diet, malabsorption of iron in the gut, and blood loss from the digestive tract.
Related diseases
Anemia can be a symptom of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), celiac disease, colon cancer or other cancers in the digestive tract.
When to see a doctor?
You should see a doctor if you feel unusually tired, short of breath or look pale.
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My Symptom: Bloating/gas
Description
Gas can result from subconscious air swallowing (such as when clearing the throat because of phlegm) or excessive gas production from the action of intestinal microorganisms on certain dietary items. Too much gas can cause abdominal pain and bloating.
Related diseases
Excessive gas can be a symptom of an underlying disorder of the digestive tract, or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
When to see a doctor?
You should see a doctor if the problem is bothersome and occurs frequently.
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My Symptom: Chest Pain
Description
When chest pain is not due to the heart, lungs or chest wall, it may be caused by disease of the esophagus.
Related diseases
Chest pain can be a symptom of GERD.
When to see a doctor?
You should see a doctor if you have unexplained chest pain.
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My Symptom: Constipation
Description
Constipation implies difficult, infrequent passage of stools which are hard, often requiring straining, and feeling of incomplete bowel evacuation.
Related diseases
Constipation can be a symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or diverticular disease or a serious condition such as colon cancer.
When to see a doctor?
You should see a doctor if you have never had constipation previously.
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My Symptom: Decreased Appetite
Description
Decreased desire to eat.
Related diseases
Decreased appetite can be a side-effect of drug therapy, peptic ulcer, or something serious such as stomach or pancreatic cancer.
When to see a doctor?
You should see a doctor if it persists without adequate explanation.
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My Symptom: Diarrhea
Description
Diarrhea implies frequent loose or watery bowel movements.
Related diseases
Diarrhea can be a symptom of intestinal infection, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease and lactose intolerance.
When to see a doctor?
You should see a doctor if you have diarrhea that lasts longer than a few days.
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My Symptom: Difficulty Swallowing
Description
With or without pain.
Related diseases
Difficulty swallowing can be a symptom of GERD complicated by inflammation or stricture of the esophagus (swallowing tube), esophageal cancer or an esophageal infection.
When to see a doctor?
You should see a doctor as difficulty swallowing is a symptom that always needs investigation.
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My Symptom: Heartburn
Description
Heartburn describes an uncomfortable sensation behind the breast bone (sternum) in the front of the chest, usually caused by acid reflux from the stomach regurgitating upwards into the esophagus.
Related diseases
Heartburn can be a symptom of GERD.
When to see a doctor?
You should see a doctor if heartburn bothers you frequently.
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My Symptom: Mucus in/with Stool
Description
Mucus is a clear, slimy, sticky material that may be excreted with stool
Related diseases
Mucus in the stool can be a symptom of infection in the bowel, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or colon cancer.
When to see a doctor?
You should see a doctor especially if the mucus is accompanied by blood or diarrhea.
My Symptom: Nausea/Vomiting
Description
Nausea is an unsettling feeling in the stomach that can be accompanied by vomitting.
Related diseases
Nausea and vomiting can be symptoms of food poisoning, ulcer disease, intestinal blockage, stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer.
When to see a doctor?
You should see a doctor if the symptoms do not settle quickly
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My Symptom: Rectal Bleeding/Blood in Stool
Description
Rectal bleeding implies passage of blood through the anal canal.
Related diseases
Rectal bleeding can be a symptom of hemorrhoids or serious diseases such as colon cancer or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
When to see a doctor?
You should see a doctor to check for the source of bleeding.
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My Symptom: Stomach Pains/Cramps
Description
Cramps or pain in the abdomen
Related diseases
Stomach pains/cramps can be a symptom of ulcer, gallstones, pancreatitis, cancer, appendicitis, diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome IBS.
When to see a doctor?
You should see a doctor if the pain is severe or persists or recurs.
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Important: This information should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your physician.