Food Allergy

Very common

An abnormal reaction by the immune system following consumption of a certain food.

Symptoms may include:

• Abdominal pain/cramps
• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea

Food Poisoning

Very common

Food borne illness resulting from consumption of contaminated or toxic food.

Symptoms may include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal cramps

Traveler's Diarrhea

Very common

A condition caused by the intake of contaminated food that commonly leads to loose stools and abdominal cramps.

Symptoms may include:

• Diarrhea
• Persistent urge to defecate
• Nausea, vomiting
• Abdominal pains

Giardiasis

Rare

An infection in the small intestine caused by the Giardia lamblia parasite.

Symptoms may include:

• Watery diarrhoea
• Greasy and foul - smelling stool
• Fatigue and weakness
• Nausea / Vomiting

Lactose Intolerance

Very common

An inability to digest lactose, a type of sugar found in milk. This causes diarrhea, fartulence and bloating after consuming milk or diary products.

Symptoms may include:

• Diarrhea
• Flatulence (passing gas)
• Abdominal pain...

Celiac Disease

Common

A chronic immune disorder triggered by gluten ingestion. It results in damage of intestinal lining and causes diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, bloating and anemia.

Symptoms may include:

• Vomiting
• Bloating and gas
• Abdominal pain...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Very common

A chronic gastrointestinal disorder that affects the large intestine causing diarrhea, abdominal pain, cramps, bloating and fartulence.

Symptoms may include:

• Abdominal discomfort or pain
• Cramping or bloating
• Excess gas...

Crohn's Disease

Rare

A chronic inflammation of the digestive tract that leads to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition.

Symptoms may include:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Weight loss

Gastroenteritis

Very common

A condition characterized by irritation and inflammation of the stomach and intestines. This causes diarhoea, vomiting and nausea.

Symptoms may include:

• Watery diarrhea
• Nausea and vomiting
• Stomach pain and cramps
• Low grade fever

Giardiasis

Rare

An infection in the small intestine caused by the Giardia lamblia parasite.

Symptoms may include:

• Watery diarrhoea
• Greasy and foul - smelling stool
• Fatigue and weakness
• Nausea / Vomiting

Celiac Disease

Common

A chronic immune disorder triggered by gluten ingestion. It results in damage of intestinal lining and causes diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, bloating and anemia.

Symptoms may include:

• Vomiting
• Bloating and gas
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhoea

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Very common

A chronic gastrointestinal disorder that affects the large intestine causing diarrhea, abdominal pain, cramps, bloating and fartulence.

Symptoms may include:

• Abdominal discomfort or pain
• Cramping or bloating
• Excess gas...

Hyperthyroidism

Very common

Over production of hormones by the thyroid gland located at the front of neck. It causes rapid heartbeat, sudden weight loss, tremor, difficulty sleeping and changes in menstrual cycle.

Symptoms may include:

• Unintentional weight loss
• Increased sweating
• Rapid heartbeat...