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1. Do you identify as Female or Male?
- Female
- Male
2. How old are you?
- 20 or Younger
- 21 - 29
- 30 - 39
- 40 - 49
- 50 - 59
- 60 - 69
- 70 or Over
Important!
You are 50 or over - you should be undergoing regular screening for colon cancer. You should speak to your doctor about what options are available to you.
3. Have you or any of your family members had colon cancer or colon polyps?
- Yes
- No
Important!
IMPORTANT - anyone with a personal or family history of colon cancer or polyps will likely require more frequent and earlier colonoscopies to screen for and prevent colon cancer. Please see your doctor, and make sure to come prepared with the details of who had what and when. This will help your doctor decide the most appropriate next course of action to keep you and your colon healthy.
4. What is your main symptom?*
- Belly Pain
- Heartburn
- Bloating
- Altered Bowel Habits
4. (B) ii. Do you have trouble swallowing, of feel like food gets “stuck”?*
- Yes
- No
Stop The Presses - You should see your doctor!
Trouble swallowing or food sticking can be a sign of something more serious. You should contact your doctor as soon as possible to discuss this.
5. Do you have anemia, or a low blood count?*
Not sure? Answer no but be sure to ask your Doctor for more info on these during your next exam.
- Yes
- No
Stop The Presses - You should see your doctor!
Anemia is a concerning finding and can be related to a more serious gastrointestinal problem. Please see your doctor to discuss this further.
6. Have you lost weight because of your symptoms?*
- Yes
- No
Stop The Presses - You should see your doctor!
Weight loss is a concerning finding and can be indicative of a more serious gastrointestinal problem. Please see your doctor to discuss this further.
7. Do your symptoms persist overnight, or when you fast?*
- Yes
- No
Stop The Presses - You should see your doctor!
Having symptoms overnight or without food is a concerning finding that can sometimes be suggestive of a more serious gastrointestinal condition. You should contact your doctor to discuss this further.
8. Do you have blood in your stools, or black tarry stools?*
- Yes
- No
Stop The Presses - You should see your doctor!
Blood in the stool or dark tarry stools are very concerning and may warrant immediate medical evaluation. You should call your doctor or seek immediate medical attention.
9. Are there certain foods that make your symptoms worse?*
- Yes
- No
- I've never paid attention
9. (b) Which foods make your symptoms worse?*
- Lactose
- Fructose
- FODMAPs
- Gluten
- Everything I eat makes my symptoms worse
- Other Foods Not Listed
Important!
Diet can play an important role in digestion, and often symptoms are triggered by certain foods. It may be worth experimenting with a specific elimination diet, to see if your symptoms improve. You should also meet with your doctor to discuss your symptoms and decide on the next most appropriate course of action.
9. (c) Have you been diagnosed with celiac disease?
- Yes
- No
Stop The Presses - You should see your doctor!
It’s possible your ongoing symptoms may be due to celiac, or something else. You should see your doctor to discuss this further in the meantime, we have a lot of great content on celiac and gluten-free foods – you should check it out in our Blog!
Stop The Presses - You should see your doctor!
You may have either celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. You should meet with your doctor to discuss this further and decide on the next most appropriate step to diagnose and manage your symptoms.
9. (d) If you avoid these trigger foods, do your symptoms resolve completely?
- Yes
- No
That's Great!
Though dietary intolerances can be a nuisance (to say the least!), the good news is that identifying the triggers for your symptoms is the first step to regaining some control. Check out these blog posts on elimination diets. And remember – you should always discuss any concerning symptoms with your doctor.
Important!
It sounds like you could have IBS. You should meet with your doctor to discuss this further and decide on the next best course of action. In the meantime, you might want to check out some of the IBS related content on bellyblog.ca!
10. Do you have anemia, or a low blood count?*
Not sure? Answer no but be sure to ask your Doctor for more info on these during your next exam.
- Yes
- No
Stop The Presses - You should see your doctor!
Anemia is a concerning finding and can be related to a more serious gastrointestinal problem. Please see your doctor to discuss this further.
11. Have you lost weight because of your symptoms?*
- Yes
- No
Stop The Presses - You should see your doctor!
Weight loss is a concerning finding and can be indicative of a more serious gastrointestinal problem. Please see your doctor to discuss this further.
12. Do you have blood in your stools, or black tarry stools?*
- Yes
- No
Stop The Presses - You should see your doctor!
Blood in the stool or dark tarry stools are very concerning and may warrant immediate medical evaluation. You should call your doctor or seek immediate medical attention.
Important!
It sounds like you are really bothered by heartburn. Check out some of our posts on heartburn, GERD and dyspepsia for more information! You should discuss your symptoms with your doctor, who can help decide if there are any investigations that need to be done, and can discuss treatment options with you.

Congratulations on completing the Belly Blog Quiz!

Based on your answers, you should see your doctor!

It’s possible that you may have a GI disorder that accounts for some or all of your symptoms and I strongly urge you to discuss these symptoms with your doctor.

Together you can decide if any further testing or referral to a specialist is needed, and make sure that there’s nothing more serious going on.

Take control of your symptoms before they take control of you!

Please be advised that your quiz will not be reviewed by a physician and is not meant to be a substitute for medical evaluation. You should discuss your health concerns with your doctor, and seek medical attention immediately for any concerning signs or symptoms.

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Congratulations on completing the Belly Blog Quiz!

This is GREAT!

It sounds like you are right on track, controlling your symptoms with diet.

Is there anything else going on?

If yes, please contact your physician to discuss any issues.

Please be advised that your quiz will not be reviewed by a physician and is not meant to be a substitute for medical evaluation. You should discuss your health concerns with your doctor, and seek medical attention immediately for any concerning signs or symptoms.

Please click the submit button below.