Symptom Diary
A symptom diary can help clarify patterns before a clinical visit.
Daily Tracking
Record:
| Date | Bloating 0-10 | Pain 0-10 | Stool pattern | Foods noticed | Medications | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stool Pattern
Consider tracking:
- frequency
- diarrhea
- constipation
- urgency
- greasy or floating stool
- blood or black stool
Food and Timing
For each meal, note:
- what you ate
- timing of symptoms
- whether symptoms occurred immediately or several hours later
- whether symptoms woke you from sleep
Bring to Appointment
Bring the diary to your clinician, especially if symptoms are intermittent or if you are considering breath testing.