Physical Warning Signs No Woman Should Ignore

Changes In Bathroom Habits

Different individuals tend to have different bowel habits, including the consistency and frequency of them. Most women have a fairly good sense of their typical bathroom habits. If any of these habits become different for more than a day, it could be a sign of potentially serious illness. Some changes in bowel movements are indicative of temporary infections, but others might indicate a serious or potentially life-threatening condition. Some chronic conditions that can change a woman's bathroom habits include Crohn's disease, celiac disease, diverticulosis, thyroid disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, and ulcerative colitis. Some medications might also alter bowel habits, and changes in diet can change stool as well. Spinal cord injuries, nerve damage related to stroke, and cancers can all impact a woman's control over her bowel movements. Women should seek emergency medical help if there's blood or mucus or pus in their stool, if they pass watery diarrhea for over twenty-four hours, if they develop an inability to pass gas, or if they have severe abdominal pain.

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