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Stool symptoms

Stool symptoms: Introduction

Further information about Stool symptoms is below, or review more specific information about these types of Stool symptoms: Diarrhea, bloody stool, mucus stool, stool odor, stool color, constipation, hard stool, loose stool or other types.

Stool symptoms: Changes to stool such as diarrhea. See free access online books about Stool symptoms below. See detailed information below for a list of 2419 causes of Stool symptoms, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Stool symptoms

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Causes of Types of Stool symptoms:

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Stool symptoms: Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Stool symptoms, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Stool symptoms: Comorbid Symptoms

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Stool symptoms

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Misdiagnosis and Stool symptoms

Chronic digestive conditions often misdiagnosed: When diagnosing chronic symptoms of the digestive tract, there are a variety of conditions that may be misdiagnosed. The best known, irritable bowel syndrome, is over-diagnosed, whereas other...read more »

Intestinal bacteria disorder may be hidden cause: One of the lesser known causes of diarrhea is an imbalance of bacterial in the gut, sometimes called intestinal imbalance. The digestive system contains a variety of "good" bacteria that aid...read more »

Antibiotics often causes diarrhea: The use of antibiotics are very likely to cause some level of diarrhea in patients. The reason is that antibiotics kill off not only "bad" bacteria, but can also kill the "good" bacteria in the gut. This leads to "digestive imbalance...read more »

Food poisoning may actually be an infectious disease: Many people who come down with "stomach symptoms" like diarrhea assume that it's "something I ate" (i.e. food poisoning). In fact, it's more likely to be an infectious diarrheal...read more »

Mesenteric adenitis misdiagnosed as appendicitis in children: Because appendicitis is one of the more feared conditions for a child with abdominal pain, it can be over-diagnosed (it can, of course, also fail to be diagnosed with fatal effect). One of the...read more »

Celiac disease often fails to be diagnosed cause of chronic digestive symptoms: One of the most common chronic digestive conditions is celiac disease, a malabsorption...read more »

Chronic digestive diseases hard to diagnose: There is an inherent difficulty in diagnosing the various types of chronic digestive diseases. Some of the better known possibilities are peptic ulcer, colon cancer, ...read more »

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News Archives for Stool symptoms

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Diagnostic Guides for Stool symptoms

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Stool symptoms from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Stool symptoms. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Stool symptoms

Medical Books Excerpts
  • MELENA
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • RECTAL PAIN
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • DIARRHEA
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • Diarrhea
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Melena
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Rectal pain
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Diarrhea
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • Constipation
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Diarrhea
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Melena
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Rectal pain
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Constipation
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Diarrhea
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Diarrhea
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Hematochezia
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Melena
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Pupillary changes
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Constipation
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Diarrhea
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Hematochezia
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Melena
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Rectal pain
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Constipation
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • Diarrhea
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • Diarrhea
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Melena
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
 

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Stool symptoms: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Organs affected by Stool symptoms:

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Detailed list of causes of Stool symptoms

The list below shows some of the causes of Stool symptoms mentioned in various sources:

See full list of 2419 causes of Stool symptoms

How Common are these Causes of Stool symptoms?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Stool symptoms. Of the 2419 causes of Stool symptoms that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 16 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 34 causes are "common" diseases
  • 19 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 10 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 75 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 2319 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 2419 causes of Stool symptoms

Conditions listing symptoms: Stool symptoms:

The following list of conditions have 'Stool symptoms' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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Conditions listing complications: Stool symptoms:

The following list of conditions have 'Stool symptoms' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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Causes of Stool symptoms Based on Risk Factors

This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Stool symptoms based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Stool symptoms?

    Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Stool symptoms, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.

    Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :

    Classifications of Stool symptoms:

    Subtypes of Stool symptoms:

    Diarrhea (1958 causes), Bloody stool (267 causes), Mucus stool (68 causes), Stool odor (60 causes), Stool color (356 causes), Constipation (546 causes), Hard stool (3 causes), Loose stool (43 causes), Watery stool (51 causes), Steatorrhea (15 causes), Green stool, Melena (11 causes), Steatorrhoea (1 cause), Stools, clay-colored, Changes in bowel habits (4 causes), Black stool (26 causes), Dark stool (26 causes), Foul-smelling stool (48 causes), Frequent stools (2 causes), Mucus in stool (46 causes), Pale stool (82 causes), Pus in stool (6 causes), Rubbery, orange precipitate in stool, White stool (82 causes), Yellow stool (82 causes), Acute diarrhoea (2 causes), Bloody diarrhea (53 causes), Chronic diarrhoea (52 causes), Malabsorption diarrhoea, Persistent diarrhea (69 causes), Severe diarrhea (25 causes), Travellers diarrhoea, Rectal bleeding (267 causes), Fecal urgency (4 causes), Infectious diarrhea, Rectal tenesmus, Bowel infrequency (3 causes), Fecal straining (19 causes), Fecal impaction (1 cause), Abnormal stool texture in children, Abrupt watery diarrhoea, Absence of bowel movement, Acute Crohns-like diarrhea symptoms, Acute diarrhea in children, Acute ibd-like diarrhea, Acute ibs-like diarrhea, Altered bowel habit (34 causes), Altered bowel habit in pregnancy, Alternating constipation and diarrhea as in case of ulcerative colitis, Alternating constipation and diarrhoea, Blood in stools as in case of inflammatory bowel disease, Blood streaked diarrhoea, Bowel incontinence (1991 causes), Bowel infrequency in pregnancy, Bowel movements (2276 causes), Bowel movements in pregnancy, Bowel obstruction (27 causes), Bowel problems (2395 causes), Bowel problems in pregnancy, Changes in elimination habits, Chronic crohns-like diarrhea symptoms, Chronic diarrhoea with weight loss in children, Chronic diarrhoea without weight loss in children, Chronic fatty diarrhea in children, Chronic ibd-like diarrhea, Chronic ibs-like diarrhea, Clay coloured stools, Clay-colored stool in children, Constant chronic diarrhea, Constant diarrhea, Constipation during pregnancy, Constipation in children (over 6 months), Constipation in infants (first 6 months), Constipation in pregnancy, Crohns-like diarrhea symptoms, Crohn's-like diarrhoea symptoms, Dark stool in children, Intermittent obstipation, Diarrhea in children, Diarrhoea similar to celiac disease, Complete obstruction, Excessive watery diarrhea, Elevated faecal elastase, Failure to expel stools, Fatty stool in children, Fecal incontinence (24 causes), Fecal soiling in children, Floating stool in children, Foul stool odor in children, Foul stool odour in children, Frequent bowel movements (4 causes), Garlic stool odor in children, Hematochezia (5 causes), IBS-like diarrhea, Dysentery (4 causes), Incomplete evacuation, Incontinence of feces, Increased faecal urobilinogen, Intense urge to defecate, Intermittent Crohns-like diarrhea symptoms, Intermittent ibd-like diarrhea, Intermittent ibs-like diarrhea, Intermittent osmotic diarrhea, Intermittent sudden onset on diarrhea, Involuntary defecation (2 causes), Leakage of liquid stools, Leakage of stool, Melenous stools, Mild crohns-like diarrhea symptoms, Mild ibd-like diarrhea, Mild ibs-like diarrhea, Painful stool in children, Passing black, tarry stools, Pencil-thin stools, Presence of micellar fat in the faeces, Recurring Crohns-like diarrhea symptoms, Recurring ibd-like diarrhea, Recurring ibs-like diarrhea, Scybalous stools, Severe crohns-like diarrhea symptoms, Severe ibd-like diarrhea, Severe ibs-like diarrhoea, Small liquid stools, Smelly stool in children, Steatorrhea similar to Celiac disease, Stringy stool in children, Sudden onset of constipation, Sudden onset of diarrhoea, Tenesmus (17 causes), Tenesmus in pregnancy, Uncontrollable passage of motion, Unusual stool odor in children, Urge to defecate, White stool in pregnancy, Anal bleeding (2 causes), Irritable bowel syndrome (20 causes), Bowel sounds, absent [Silent abdomen], Bowel sounds, hypoactive (2 causes), bowel inflammation (1 cause), Megacolon (6 causes), colon inflammation (3 causes), bowel ischemia

    Medical Conditions associated with Stool symptoms:

    Bowel problems (2395 causes), Digestive symptoms (4935 causes), Abdominal symptoms (5477 causes), Defecation symptoms (2276 causes), Intestinal symptoms (4935 causes), Lower abdominal symptoms (2879 causes), Digestive system symptoms (4935 causes)

    Symptoms related to Stool symptoms:

    Bowel movements (2276 causes), Diarrhea (1958 causes), Constipation (546 causes), Anorectal pain (20 causes), Bloody stool (267 causes), Constipation (546 causes), Mucus stool (68 causes), Stool odor (60 causes), Stool color (356 causes), Hard stool (3 causes), Loose stool (43 causes)

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