Gastroenterology

Stomach cramps, diarrhea, sweating, and fainting can be signs of conditions like low blood sugar after meals, the stomach emptying too quickly, or a vasovagal response.

Stomach pain and diarrhea soon after eating has several possible causes including gastritis (stomach inflammation), infections, and food intolerances.

Stomach pain that comes in waves with diarrhea might be due to an infection in your gut or to diverticular disease, where parts of your colon become inflamed.

The feeling of something blocking during a bowel movement can be caused by hard stool that gets stuck (fecal impaction), a blockage in the intestines (like from a small bowel obstruction), or pressure from a mass in the pelvic area.

Upper stomach pain with diarrhea is most often caused by an infection in your gut, such as gastroenteritis, or can be related to inflammation in the stomach and intestines.

Diverticulitis and diverticulosis are conditions related to the formation of diverticula (small pouches) in the colon. While diverticulosis is often asymptomatic, diverticulitis can cause significant discomfort and requires dietary management.

Eating foods low in fiber and not drinking enough water, along with not being active, can make stools hard and hard to pass.

Pain or a weird feeling in the lower right side of your belly can happen for many reasons, such as muscle strain, an inflamed part of your digestive system, or even a less common issue like iliopsoas bursitis related to how you sleep.

Stomach and back pain with diarrhea can be caused by infections in your gut, inflammation of organs like the pancreas, or even other infections that make your body feel unwell.

A slight pressure feeling around the rectum might be due to how the muscles and nerves in the area work, sometimes linked with constipation or changes in rectal sensitivity.

In females, left side pain under the ribs can come from issues like slipping rib syndrome, intercostal neuralgia, or even Nutcracker syndrome, which affects blood vessels near the kidney.

Severe pain on the left side of your belly can come from many causes. Any severe pain that does not go away should be evaluated by a healthcare provider.

Your lower left belly might feel weird for a number of reasons, and one common cause is a condition called diverticular disease. Other causes like gas or muscle strain can also lead to unusual feelings in that area.

If you experience upper right abdominal pain, monitor your symptoms carefully and seek medical attention—especially if the pain is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other concerning symptoms.

Feelings of constant rectal fullness can happen for several reasons, such as enlarged hemorrhoids or problems with bowel movements. It is important to see a healthcare professional for a proper evaluation.

Steps to improve incomplete bowel elimination include lifestyle modifications, appropriate medication use, and sometimes biofeedback therapy to help the muscles work better during bowel movements.

Seek medical attention for upper right abdominal pain if it becomes severe, worsens over time, or is accompanied by symptoms like fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), or difficulty breathing. These symptoms require urgent medical evaluation.

Seek medical attention for upper left abdominal pain if it's severe, persistent, or accompanied by concerning symptoms such as fever, dizziness, or difficulty breathing.

Yellow mucus discharge from your anus without stool can happen when the lining of your rectum or anus is irritated or inflamed and may need further evaluation by a healthcare provider.

Sour-smelling poop occurs when acids produced by gut bacteria alter its normal smell. This typically happens due to changes in your diet or the bacterial balance in your digestive system.