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7 signs and symptoms not to ignore
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1. Unexplained weight loss
2. Persistent or high fever
3. Shortness of breath
4. Unexplained changes in bowel habits
5. Confusion or personality changes
6. Feeling full after eating very little
7. Flashes of light
1. Unexplained weight loss
2. Persistent or high fever
3. Shortness of breath
4. Unexplained changes in bowel habits
5. Confusion or personality changes
6. Feeling full after eating very little
7. Flashes of light
4. Unexplained changes in bowel habits
What's considered typical for bowel movements varies widely. Consult your health care provider if you notice unusual or unexplained changes in your bowel movements, such as:
- Bloody, black or tarry-colored stools
- Persistent diarrhea or constipation
- Pain in the stomach that doesn't go away
Changes in bowel habits could be a sign of a bacterial infection — such as campylobacter or salmonella infection — or a viral or parasitic infection. Other possible causes include irritable bowel disease and colon cancer.
