Bowel Diseases is an inflammatory condition of all or part of the digestive tract. The main type of inflammatory bowel diseases are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (UC). Both usually have symptoms of severe pain, fatigue, diarrhea and weight loss. The chronic condition may lead to life-threatening complications. Diet, stress and immunity malfunctions are the major causes that aggravate bowel diseases. This may be affected even in heredity, age and smoking may aggravate the condition.
Some of the symptoms of Bowel Diseases:
- Diarrhea
- Fever and fatigue
- Abdominal pain and cramping
- Reduced appetite
- Sudden weight loss
- Blood in stools
- Vomiting
- Rectal bleeding
When should you consult a doctor?
Consult a doctor if you have consistent changes in bowel movements. If left untreated may lead to life-threatening complications.
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