Symptoms
Common Gastrointestinal Symptoms
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Are you experiencing abdominal pain ?
Abdominal pain can range from mild discomfort to severe cramping — and it’s often your body’s way of signalling that something isn’t right. Whether it’s occasional pain after meals or ongoing discomfort, our specialists at Sydney Gut Clinic can help identify the underlying cause. With advanced diagnostic tools and expert care, we’ll work with you to find relief and restore your digestive health.
A symptom is something you feel. As a patient you may also refer to things you can see, this is technically referred to as a sign, however in the context of this page, we have grouped these under symptoms. Conditions and symptoms (or signs) are sometimes confused as they are all related to an ailment. Usually patients present to their doctor speaking about their symptoms, a doctor then pieces this information together with tests, investigations, scans and so on to determine your diagnosis – or underlying condition. The condition is then treated and in turn, symptoms should begin to subside.
Common Gastrointestinal Symptoms
We know experiencing uncomfortable or unexplained symptoms can be worrying. At Sydney Gut Clinic, our specialists are here to help identify the cause and guide you toward relief.
Here’s what you should know:
- Symptoms are what you feel — like pain, bloating, or fatigue.
- Signs are what you see — such as swelling or discoloration.
- Conditions are the underlying issues causing these symptoms.
- Your doctor uses your symptoms, along with tests and scans, to make a diagnosis and recommend the right treatment.
If you’re experiencing any of the symptoms listed below, it’s important to consult your GP or book an appointment with one of our specialist Gastroenterologists.
Following is a list of common symptoms. If you are experiencing any or a combination of these, you should consult your doctor / GP for treatment – or to obtain a referral to see a specialist Gastroenterologist, at Sydney Gut Clinic. To make an appointment with any of our specialists, you can contact us or send a request via our online booking form.
Upper GI Symptoms
Affecting the esophagus and stomach.
Upper GI Symptoms
Affecting the esophagus and stomach.
- Abdominal cramps
- Abdominal pain
- Bad breath coming from the back of the mouth
- Bleeding from the anus
- Bloated abdomen
- Blood in bowel movements
- Burning sensation or acid taste in the throat
- Change in bowel movements
- Constipation
- Dark or tar coloured bowel movements
- Difficulty swallowing
- Diarrhoea
- Feeling full after consuming small quantities of food
- Feeling of gut unease with food/drinks
- Food getting stuck when eating
- Heartburn
- Haemorrhoids (swollen veins in the anus)
Lower GI Symptoms
Involving the intestines, colon, and anus.
Lower GI Symptoms
Involving the intestines, colon, and anus.
- Itching or irritation around the anus
- Lethargy due to iron deficiency
- Loss of appetite and weight loss
- Mouth Ulcers
- Mucus secretion from the anus
- Pain in stomach
- Raspy voice or sore throat and cough
- Skin conditions and rashes
- Stomach pain
- Straining to pass bowel movements
- Swallowing difficulty
- Tearing, ripping or burning during bowel movement
- Tissue swelling or bulging around the anus
- Vomiting after meals
- Vomiting blood
- Vomiting or diarrhoea that lasts more than two days
- Weight loss (rapid or unexplained)
General Symptoms
Affecting your overall health and wellbeing, often linked to digestive issues.
- Bad breath coming from the back of the mouth
- Mouth ulcers
- Loss of appetite and weight loss
- Weight loss (rapid or unexplained)
- Lethargy due to iron deficiency
- Vomiting or diarrhoea lasting more than two days
- Skin conditions and rashes
General Symptoms
Affecting your overall health and wellbeing, often linked to digestive issues.
- Bad breath coming from the back of the mouth
- Mouth ulcers
- Loss of appetite and weight loss
- Weight loss (rapid or unexplained)
- Lethargy due to iron deficiency
- Vomiting or diarrhoea lasting more than two days
- Skin conditions and rashes
For Condition related information, please see Conditions
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