diarrhoea and stomach cramps

Gastroenteritis: An infection of the gut caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites, leading to inflammation, watery stools, and cramping. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): A common functional gut disorder characterized by recurrent abdominal pain, cramping, and changes in bowel habits like diarrhoea. Food Intolerance or Allergy: Adverse reactions to certain foods, such as lactose or gluten, which can trigger acute cramping and loose stools. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, including Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, causing persistent diarrhoea and pain.

GP consultation — A GP can evaluate your symptoms, assess hydration status, and determine if further stool testing or medical treatment is required. Inflammation markers (CRP, ESR) — Helps differentiate between functional bowel issues like IBS and inflammatory conditions like IBD or active infections. Coeliac screen — Screens for gluten-sensitive enteropathy, which commonly presents with chronic diarrhoea and abdominal cramping.

Blood or mucus in your stool Signs of severe dehydration, such as extreme thirst, dry mouth, or little to no urination A high fever that does not come down Severe, constant abdominal pain that localizes to one area Unexplained weight loss or symptoms waking you up at night

No. It's a triage tool that suggests possible causes and the tests that would help narrow them down. Every real diagnosis and prescription at Aafiyah is made by a British-trained GP after a proper consultation.

Yes. Your symptom text is used to fetch triage information and stored anonymously as a shareable page. No personal or medical details (name, ID, contact) are attached.

If you describe red-flag symptoms — chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, heavy bleeding, anaphylaxis or suicidal thoughts — the result page shows an urgent-care banner. Call 999 or go to the nearest emergency department immediately.

It's trained on public clinical patterns and is useful for common symptom clusters. It is not perfect and it does not replace a doctor — treat it as a well-read friend, not a physician.

Yes — every result page has a WhatsApp button pre-filled with your symptom summary and the suggested tests, so our reception can book you in with the right prep in place.