Abdominal pain can be a sign of a serious or even life-threatening condition, especially if you have a heart condition or are older than 60. If you are having sudden or severe pain and are not sure what is causing it, you may need imme
Call your doctor or other health professional if:
Symptoms of giardiasis usually appear 7 to 10 days after infection, though it may take 25 days or longer. Symptoms can last 7 weeks or more.
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Common symptoms of hemorrhoids may be a sign of other serious health problems. Colon or rectal cancer and other conditions have many of the same symptoms as hemorrhoids. You should call your health professional if:
If you have been diagnosed with a peptic ulcer, callor other emergency services immediately if you have:
Symptoms of diverticulitis may last from a few hours to several days. These symptoms may include:
Call or other emergency services immediately if the person has been bleeding from the anus and has signs of shock, which could indicate that a diverticular pouch is bleeding (diverticular bleeding).
Pinworms do not usually cause any symptoms beyond minor itching around the anus. Many people with pinworm infections have no symptoms and may never be aware of the infection. The infection can go away without treatment.
Call a health professional immediately if you have been diagnosed with Crohn's disease and you have one or more of the following:
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