What Symptoms Should Prompt a Visit to the Doctor?
If you experience any of the following symptoms persistently, you should consult a healthcare provider: - Blood in the stool: This can appear as bright red blood or darker, tarry stools. - Unexplained weight loss: Significant weight loss without trying can be a sign of an underlying condition, including cancer. - Persistent diarrhea or constipation: Lasting more than a few weeks. - Abdominal pain or cramping: Especially if it is severe or does not go away. - A feeling of incomplete evacuation: Feeling that you need to have a bowel movement even after you've just had one.
