intestinal distress
Stomach acting up
Intestinal distress is discomfort or dysfunction in the digestive tract—cramping, bloating, diarrhea, or similar symptoms.
The phrase is somewhat euphemistic, often used to describe stomach trouble without graphic specifics: She excused herself due to intestinal distress.
Medical contexts may use it more technically, but in everyday speech it's a polite way to say your gut is acting up.
- stomachDigestive organ below chest
- stomach bugGastrointestinal viral infection
- upset stomachGastrointestinal distress
- tummy acheInformal abdominal discomfort
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
nausea · bloating · diarrhea · constipation · irritable bowel · gurgling · rumbling · pain · discomfort · gas · indigestion · queasy · morning sickness · food poisoning · churning · bowels · toilet · bathroom
intestinal distressheadache
Cranial pain
migraine · head pain · sore throat · back pain · joint pain
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