The 4 clinical signs of gastrointestinal disease include.
Nausea and/or vomiting.
Pain in the abdominal area.
Diarrhea.
Constipation.
Other signs of gastrointestinal disease are.
Bloating.
Bleeding.
Incontinence.
Difficulty swallowing.
Some ways to tell if your bowels are inflamed are to look for symptoms which include diarrhea with or without blood, abdominal pain and cramping, fever, urgency to have a bowel movement, nausea, bloating, weight loss and fatigue.
If you have IBD, part of your digestive system is inflamed.
Over time, the inflammation can cause severe pain, diarrhea, and sometimes bloody stool.
IBD symptoms come and go in episodes or flares.
Because of the inflammation in your digestive system from IBD, your body cannot absorb all of the nutrients it needs.
The most common signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders are.
Loss of appetite.
Fatigue.
Fecal or bowel incontinence.
Diarrhea, Constipation and sometimes both diarrhea and constipation together.
Heartburn, Acid Reflux.
Nausea and Vomiting.
Weight loss that is unintentional.
Bloating, cramps, pain and other abdominal discomfort.
Signs that something is wrong with your intestines include sudden abdominal pain that may be mild, moderate or severe.
An urgent need to have a bowel movement. Frequent, forceful bowel movements. Abdominal tenderness or distention.
The 3 common disorders of the small intestine include Crohn's disease, celiac disease and bowel obstructions.
Intestinal problems include issues such as polyps and cancer, infections, celiac disease, Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, malabsorption, short bowel syndrome, and intestinal ischemia.
If you have a serious stomach problem your stomach pain may get worse, you have a high fever, severe stomach cramping, diarrhea, severe body aches or body aches in general.
If you're worried about the stomach problem or stomach pain being serious you should go to your doctor, urgent care or the emergency room.
Six of the most common stomach problems which can sometimes be serious include.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Heartburn happens, but if it occurs regularly, you may need to be evaluated for GERD.
Chronic Diarrhea.
Chronic Constipation.
Gastroenteritis.
Ulcers.
Hemorrhoids.
Most stomach pain goes away on it's own and is nothing serious.
Although in some cases stomach pain can be serious and if you experience other issues such as an inability to have bowel movements, bloody stool, vomiting blood, abdominal rigidity, breathing difficulties, or pain in the neck, chest, shoulders, or between the shoulders.
If your abdominal pain is serious, doesn't go away, or keeps coming back, talk to your doctor.
Call 911 right away if your belly hurts because you had a recent injury there or if you have any chest pain.
You should also contact your doctor as soon as you can if you have symptoms along with the pain, such as: Fever.
Tea such as green tea or even Ginger Ale are good for stomach aches.
Green Tea is the best tea for a stomach ache.
Other teas that are good for stomach aches include ginger tea, black tea, peppermint tea, fennel tea, licorice tea, chamomile tea and Holy Basil Tea.
Most stomach bugs or stomach flu's will get out of your system within 24 hours to 48 hours although in some cases the stomach bug or stomach flu may last a few days longer and could last 3 to 4 days.
However most stomach bugs are nothing serious and go away within 2 days so you should begin feeling slightly better after the first day of the stomach bug or stomach flu.
The stomach bug also known as the stomach flu is most commonly caused by the norovirus.
However other things such as bacteria, other viruses, eating bad food etc can cause the stomach bug or stomach ache that seems like the stomach flu.
The norovirus is a common virus that can cause gastroenteritis.
Norovirus is the most common cause of vomiting, diarrhea, and foodborne illness.
You can get sick and get the stomach bug from bacteria, parasites, toxins and viruses.
Viruses are the most common cause of so-called stomach flu.
Norovirus is often the culprit for adults, while rotavirus is frequently to blame for stomach flu in children.
These viruses mostly infect the lining of the small intestine.
The most common way to develop viral gastroenteritis — often called stomach flu —is through contact with an infected person or by ingesting contaminated food or water.
If you're otherwise healthy, you'll likely recover without complications.
Most stomach bugs or stomach flu's go away within 24 to 48 hours even without treatment.
Some ways to help get rid of the stomach flu or stomach bug include.
Let your stomach settle. Stop eating solid foods for a few hours.
Try sucking on ice chips or taking small sips of water.
Ease back into eating.
Avoid certain foods and substances until you feel better.
Get plenty of rest.
Try eating foods such as toast, apples, bananas, chicken noodle soup etc.