bowel problems

Bowel Examination (Tests, Scans, Scopes) Pictures, Diagnosis

Digestive problems are among the most common medical complaints. It can be acute where the symptoms last for a short period of time and resolve with/without treatment, or it can be chronic where the symptoms persist or occur episodically. Although the symptoms along with a case history may be sufficient for a diagnosis, at >> Read More ...

Sensitive Stomach and Bowels Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

What is a sensitive stomach? A sensitive stomach is a term commonly used to describe a range of upper gastrointestinal symptoms, particularly in response to certain foods or situations. It is a non-specific term for any cause that may trigger the the onset or worsen  symptoms like nausea, vomiting, indigestion, bloating, >> Read More ...

Bowel Irritation Problems Causes and Symptoms

Bowel irritation is one of those common terms used by patients that does not identify a specific symptom or condition. It can describe any number of symptoms including diarrhea, loose or frequent stool that do not fit the specific definition of diarrhea, urgency to defecate, feeling of incomplete evacuation, excessive >> Read More ...

Causes of Left Side Abdominal Pain (Left Stomach Pain)

Left side abdominal pain may arise from the internal organs of the abdomen, namely the gastrointestinal and urinary tract, chest, upper pelvic organ, abdominal wall muscles, bones (ribs, spine, pelvis), vessels, nerves or skin. It can be difficult to isolate the exact cause of left sided abdominal pain. The presence of >> Read More ...

Bowel Problems ~ Symptoms Diagnosis by a Doctor

Introduction to Diagnosis of Bowel Problems Evaluation of a patient with a bowel disease begins with careful history and physical examination. Subsequent investigation is indicated in selected cases only. Some patients have normal findings on diagnostic testing, so a diagnosis of a functional bowel problem or IBS is >> Read More ...