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Diarrhoea
Conditions
- Alcoholic liver disease
- Bowel Cancer
- Crohn's disease
- Gastroenteritis
- Gluten Intolerance
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Lactose intolerance
- Malaria
- Overactive Thyroid
- Ulcerative colitis
Alcoholic liver disease
Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) refers to liver damage caused by alcohol misuse.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Feeling sick or nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhoea
- Unusually tired
- Memory loss
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Alcoholic liver disease.
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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.
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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.
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Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis is a very common condition that causes diarrhoea and vomiting.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Diarrhoea
- Feeling sick or nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach cramps
- Abdominal pain
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Gastroenteritis.
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Gluten Intolerance
Coeliac disease is a common digestive condition where the small intestine becomes inflamed and unable to absorb nutrients.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Diarrhoea
- Bloated stomach
- Unusually tired
- Continuous, unexplained weight loss
- Passing excessive wind
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Gluten Intolerance.
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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.
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Lactose intolerance
Lactose intolerance is a common digestive problem where the body is unable to digest lactose, a type of sugar mainly found in milk and dairy products.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Bloated stomach
- Diarrhoea
- Passing excessive wind
- Abdominal pain after eating
- Feeling sick or nausea
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Lactose intolerance.
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Malaria
Malaria is a serious tropical disease spread by mosquitoes.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Shivering or rigors
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Unusually tired
- Aching muscles all over body
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Malaria.
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Overactive Thyroid
An overactive thyroid, also known as hyperthyroidism, is where the thyroid gland produces too much of the thyroid hormones.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Continuous, unexplained weight loss
- Diarrhoea
- Feeling irritable
- Sweating
- Hyperactive behaviour
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Overactive Thyroid.
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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.
