Symptoms

Abdominal pain is a blanket term describing any discomfort felt between your chest and pelvis, with extreme pain signaling potential GI trouble.

Rectal bleeding is often signified by blood showing up in your stool and usually indicates the presence of blood somewhere in the large intestine.

Bloating is a common and uncomfortable stomach symptom caused by the buildup of excessive gas or retained fluids in the gastrointestinal system.

Blood in the stool may appear lighter or darker based on where it originated, but either way, it indicates a source of bleeding in your GI tract.

Fecal incontinence describes a person's inability to control their bowels, with severity ranging from minor stool leaks to total loss of control.

Constipation is a symptom that occurs when some of your stool dries and solidifies, making it difficult and painful to have bowel movements.

A common symptom, diarrhea refers to watery, loose bowel movements that may be difficult to control. Persistent or severe diarrhea may need treatment.

People may have difficulty swallowing food due to a range of problems, including esophagitis, food allergies, or muscle spasms, among others.

Heartburn is a descriptive name for the burning sensation you may feel in your chest after eating, when you're lying down, or when you bend over.

Indigestion is a common symptom that can cause you to feel full after eating, create a bloated feeling in the abdomen, and lead to general discomfort.

Nausea is a queasy feeling in your stomach that makes you have the urge to vomit and could be a sign of a more serious condition if it's ongoing.

Various GI conditions might cause unexplained fluctuations in your weight, including Crohn's disease, acid reflux, and irritable bowel syndrome.

An extremely common symptom, vomiting is how your body naturally tries to expel potential threats like toxic substances, poisons, and infection.

Yellowing of the skin and eyes is a symptom characterized by the shade that appears in a patient's skin or whites of the eyes, often due to disease.