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Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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About the symptom
It describes a condition when a person is aware of his or her own intestinal peristaltic movement. Peristalsis is a series of wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Recent weight loss
White or clay-colored stools
Edema
Abdominal pain
Fever
Hematochezia (rectal bleeding)
Unexplained weight loss of 5% or more in 1 month
Lower abdominal pain
Possible causes
- Bacterial gastroenteritis
Bacterial infection of the gut. It can be prevented by cleansing fruits and vegetables, cooking raw meat properly to kill the bacteria that can cause food poisoning, and ensuring all water is boiled before consumption.
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
A condition with recurrent episodes of abdominal discomfort, diarrhea and constipation. IBS is diagnosed when no obvious cause can be found despite investigations. While the exact cause of IBS is unknown, stress and certain food types are known to cause flares.
- Viral gastroenteritis
Viral infection of the stomach and intestines ("stomach flu"). It is transmitted from other patients who have the same illness. Washing of hands and not sharing food/drinks is important in breaking the transmission of this disease.
- Lactose intolerance
- Crohn's disease
- Ulcerative colitis
Thalamic syndrome
Nicotine addiction
Related serious diseases
- Gas gangrene
This is a serious and potentially deadly bacterial infection (clostridial bacteria) that involves the deeper layers of the skin. Patients with poorly controlled diabetes and a poor immune system are at increased risk.
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you hear gurgling sounds in the abdomen (stomach)?
Do you have nausea or vomiting?
Do you have abdominal pain (stomach ache)?
Do you have less or no appetite, therefore eat less food?
Are there people around you with the same symptoms?
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Reviewed By:
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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