Traveler’s Diarrhea

Symptoms Traveler’s diarrhea is usually defined as a diarrheal illness that occurs in travelers from industrialized countries during or after a visit to a high-risk area, such as Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, or Asia. It is the most common travel illness, affecting 20% to 60% of travelers. Depending on the pathogen and severity, … Traveler’s Diarrhea

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional bowel disorder that manifests itself in the following persistent or recurrent symptoms: Lower abdominal pain or cramping Diarrhea and/or constipation Flatulence Change in bowel habits, impaired defecation. Incontinence, urge to defecate, feeling of incomplete emptying. The symptoms improve with defecation. Some patients suffer mainly from diarrhea, others from … Irritable Bowel Syndrome Causes and Treatment

Abdominal Pain (Stomach Ache)

Symptoms Abdominal pain manifests as diffuse or clearly localizable pain or cramps in the abdominal area. They may be accompanied by digestive complaints such as diarrhea, flatulence, and vomiting. To be distinguished from this are stomach pains that occur at about the level of the sternum. Causes There are numerous causes of abdominal pain or … Abdominal Pain (Stomach Ache)

Cramps in the lower abdomen left | Cramps in the lower abdomen

Cramps in the lower abdomen left The causes for cramps in the left lower abdomen can be very diverse. Mostly they affect the large intestine (Intestinum crassum). Patients are often diagnosed with colon diverticula, which can cause great pain. Diverticula (diverticulosis) are generally more likely to occur in people of advanced age when the tissue … Cramps in the lower abdomen left | Cramps in the lower abdomen

Cramps in the lower abdomen

Introduction Cramps in the lower abdomen are very stressful for those affected. Especially during work or other everyday activities, they lead to considerable restrictions depending on their duration and strength. When cramps occur in the lower abdomen, the muscles of the respective hollow organs contract (contract) and thus cause the perception of pain. The causes … Cramps in the lower abdomen

Accompanying symptoms | Diarrhea due to stress

Accompanying symptoms The accompanying symptoms can be due to both the diarrhea and the stress experienced by the affected person. Common symptoms therefore include abdominal pain and abdominal cramps, which is typical of diarrhoea, as well as common stress-related symptoms such as headaches, migraines, restlessness and nervousness. These accompanying symptoms are very important to isolate … Accompanying symptoms | Diarrhea due to stress

Prognosis | Diarrhea due to stress

Prognosis Anyone with a tendency to a sensitive bowel should be aware that phases of stress-related diarrhea will occur throughout the rest of their lives. The same applies to the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome: this is a chronic, i.e. long-term condition that can cause recurring symptoms. However, affected persons can experience relief by adjusting … Prognosis | Diarrhea due to stress