What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- Abdominal pain
- Bloating
- Diarrhea
- Constipation or alternating bowel habits
Understanding care
Clinical care may include clinical assessment, checking warning signs and a personalized symptom-management plan. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
Seek review for persistent bowel changes, pain or weight loss. Severe abdominal pain, bloody or black stools, vomiting blood or marked dehydration needs urgent assessment.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
