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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
4. Unexplained changes in bowel habits
What's considered normal for bowel movements varies widely. Consult your doctor if you notice unusual or unexplained changes in what's normal for you, such as:
- Bloody, black or tarry-colored stools
- Persistent diarrhea or constipation
- Unexplained urges to have a bowel movement
Changes in bowel habits could signal 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.
