Consistency of stools:Absolute diarrhea is more difficult to define on the consistency of stool because the consistency of stool can vary considerably in healthy individuals depending on their diets. Thus, individuals who eat large amounts of vegetables will have looser stools than individuals who eat...
Medical Conditions That Can Cause Loose Stool Loose stools may not be caused by something you ate but rather by something you have. These include medical conditions that affect the normal breakdown of foods, trigger an abnormal immune response, or increase peristalsis. Lactose Intolerance Lactose is...
Stool consistency suggests the degree of severity to your veterinarian. Liquid diarrhea is concerning because it dehydrates and malnourishes an animal quickly. Soft, formed stool is generally less severe but should still be assessed by a veterinarian. Vomiting in conjunction with diarrhea is always an...
Common causes of rectal bleeding (blood in stool) include: Anal fissures Hemorrhoids Cancers and polyps of the rectum and colon Diverticulosis or diverticulitis Abnormal blood vessels in the lining of the intestines (angiodysplasia) Ulcerative colitis Ulcerative proctitis Crohn's colitis (also called Cr...
Is there blood or slime in your stool, or has your stool gone black? Are you passing urine normally? Any burning sensation on passing urine Is there fever? When was your last menstrual period if a woman Any blood or abnormal discharge from the vagina? Any pain during intercourse?Providing...
Do you notice your stomach gurgling at a certain time of day? Are you experiencing high-pitched bowel sounds? Have you experienced changes in your stool consistency, odor, or color? How often do you have bowel movements? Do you ever have blood in your stool or on your toilet paper? Is...
Abnormal vaginal bleeding Blood in the urine or stool Intense, persistent pain Pain with urination or sexual intercourse Persistent bloating, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea for more than a few days Persistentfever, over 100.4 degrees F Poor appetite ...
Sometimes, cells in your body grow out of control, a process called mutation. Some of the abnormal cells can turn into polyps and other types of tumors. Tubular adenomas are often small – less than 1/2 inch. Experts aren't sure what causes these mutations to happen, but it's thought ...
Abdominal pain, bloating, flatulence, and diarrhea are typical symptoms of LI [26]. Although other studies of A1 and A2 β-caseins reported scores for stool frequency and stool consistency as indicators of LI [15,16,17], in the current study, qualifying scores for abdominal pain, bloating,...
Abnormal tissue may be removed for biopsy during the surgery.Expected duration of endometriosisWithout treatment, endometriosis is a long-term problem. It usually lasts until menopause. After menopause, areas of misplaced endometrial tissue tend to become smaller, and are less likely to cause symptoms...