While changes in bowel habits could be a symptom of inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s disease, they may also be a sign of colon or stomach cancer.
Changes in urination, too, like pain when urinating, frequency and a weak stream could signal a urinary tract infection, an enlarged prostate or prostate or bladder cancers.
Blood in the urine or stool
If you notice blood in your urine or in your stool, which may appear black, tarry, or red, see your healthcare provider. Blood in your stool may indicate inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis or a cancer of the digestive system. Blood in the urine may signal prostate or bladder cancers.
Unexplained lumps or changes to the skin
If you have an infection like a cold, you may notice lumps in your neck or throat due to swollen lymph nodes. Be sure to have the symptoms evaluated by a doctor if they persist after you’ve recovered from your illness, or if you notice unusual lumps or swelling elsewhere on your body, like your armpit or testes, without a known cause like an infection,
