For many people experiencing digestive issues, abdominal bowl movements, or blood in your stool, a quick online search can cause more harm than good. The results will give you outrageous ideas and worries you don’t need.

Contacting the Gastroenterology Consultants of Central Florida is the safest way to get real answers and results.

Abnormal Bowel Movements 

“The normal length of time between bowel movements ranges widely from person to person. Some people have bowel movements several times a day, others only once or twice a week. Going longer than three days without having a bowel movement is too long. After three days, the stool becomes harder and more difficult to pass. Constipation then occurs as bowel movements become difficult or less frequent. If you have constipation for more than two weeks, you should see a doctor so that he or she can determine what the problem is and treat it”,  Cleveland Clinic.

Constipation

There are a number of reasons why you may be constipated, less than three bowel movements per week. Diet, hormonal or muscular malfunction, neurological issues, or blockage. To determine the cause, you want to visit a gastroenterologist. 

Diarrhea

There are a number of reasons why you may have diarrhea. It could be due to a bacteria or virus, but if it persists it could be a sign of something more serious. Such as a digestive disorder, ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease.

Blood In Your Stool  

There are several reasons why you may have blood in your stool. Typically, it is an indication your digestive track is bleeding somewhere. It could be from something small like a cut or small tear by an anal fissure or something more serious.

“Whether bright red, maroon or black, seeing blood in the toilet can be frightening. The most common causes are hemorrhoids and anal fissures (tears in the lining of the anus). But blood in your stool can also be one of the first symptoms of colon cancer, especially if accompanied by a change in your bowel habits or the shape of your stool.” AARP

Severe Cramping After Eating

Cramping after eating can indicate a variety of conditions, which is why it is so important to see a specialist. “Severe cramping is a warning sign of a bowel obstruction — a serious condition that requires immediate medical treatment. It’s also a classic symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a chronic digestive disorder that has been on the rise in the last several years. Other IBS symptoms include abdominal pain (often related to bowel movements), bloating, gas, diarrhea or constipation.” AARP