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Change in bowel habit
Conditions
Bowel Cancer
Bowel cancer is a general term for cancer that begins in the large bowel.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Diarrhoea
- Blood in stool or poo
- Abdominal pain
- Change in bowel habit
- Bloody diarrhoea
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Bowel Cancer.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Crohn's disease
Crohn’s disease is a long-term condition that causes inflammation of the lining of the digestive system.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal pain
- Unusually tired
- Stomach cramps
- Change in bowel habit
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Crohn's disease.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Diverticulitis
Diverticular disease and diverticulitis are related digestive conditions that affect the large intestine (colon).
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Left sided abdominal pain
- High temperature
- Lower abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Passing excessive wind
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Diverticulitis.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome ( IBS) is a common, long-term condition of the digestive system.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Bloated stomach
- Abdominal pain after eating
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Passing excessive wind
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Irritable bowel syndrome.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a long-term (chronic) condition affecting the colon.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhoea
- Bloody diarrhoea
- Unable to completely empty bowels
- Mucus in stool or poo
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Ulcerative colitis.
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Important: If you have these symptoms, they may be unrelated to any of these conditions listed. If you are concerned about your symptoms then you should see a doctor.
