ABCs of GI Relief Symptom Checker
Use this Symptom Checker to see if your symptoms are similar to those that are characteristic of IBS and other functional GI disorders. Print the checklist, mark the symptoms that you have experienced or are experiencing, and take the information to your doctor appointment.
GI Symptoms
___ Abdominal pain or discomfort
___ Abdominal pain or discomfort relieved by having a bowel movement
___ Abdominal pain or discomfort accompanied by changes in how often you have bowel movements
___ Abdominal pain or discomfort accompanied by changes in how your stool looks
___ Bloating
___ Constipation (infrequent stools that may be hard, dry, lumpy, painful, and difficult to pass)
___ Diarrhea (loose, watery stool)
___ Alternating diarrhea and constipation
___ Mucus in stools
___ Gas
___ Feeling like you still need to have a bowel movement after having one
___ Feeling uncomfortably full or nauseated after eating a normal meal
___ Heartburn
___ Discomfort in the upper stomach area
___ Chest pain
___ Nausea
___ Vomiting
___ Acid reflux
___ Incontinence
*If the symptoms you have checked are bothersome to you, you should make an appointment to speak with your doctor. Print out a copy of this symptom checker and bring it to your appointment to help start the conversation.
Once in a while, GI symptoms may be associated with other generalized symptoms. It is important to talk to your doctor about ALL of your symptoms.
Generalized Symptoms
___ Fever
___ Fatigue
___ Muscle pain
___ Sleep disturbance
___ Sexual dysfunction
