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Symptom: Spotting
Introduction: Spotting
Spotting: Mild vaginal bleeding. See free access online books about Spotting below. See detailed information below for a list of 21 causes of Spotting, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Causes of Spotting:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Spotting.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
- Normal ovulation
- Anovulation
- Vaginal infection
- Bladder infection
- Cervix infection (see Cervix symptoms)
- Uterine infection
- Endometrial infection
- Uterine polyps (type of Uterus conditions)
- Cervical dysplasia
- Uterine cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Pregnancy
- Hormonal imbalance
- Certain oral contraceptives
- See also causes of vaginal bleeding or bleeding after sex
See full list of 21 causes of Spotting
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Spotting: Multiple Symptom Checker
Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Spotting, as listed in our database. Visit the Multiple Symptoms Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
Multiple Symptom Checker - Other Symptoms
Multiple Symptom Checker Combinations
- Spotting and Abnormal uterine bleeding (12 causes)
- Spotting and Female sexual symptoms (11 causes)
- Spotting and Sexual symptoms (11 causes)
- Spotting and Menstrual irregularities (10 causes)
- Spotting and Bleeding symptoms (9 causes)
- Spotting and Genital symptoms (9 causes)
- Spotting and Nerve symptoms (9 causes)
- Spotting and Pain (9 causes)
- Spotting and Sensations (9 causes)
- Spotting and Vaginal symptoms (9 causes)
- Spotting and Bladder symptoms (8 causes)
- Spotting and Painful intercourse (8 causes)
- Spotting and Urinary problems (8 causes)
- Spotting and Urinary symptoms (8 causes)
- Spotting and Urinary difficulty (7 causes)
- Spotting and Abdominal symptoms (6 causes)
- Spotting and Digestive symptoms (6 causes)
- Spotting and Intercourse symptoms (6 causes)
- Spotting and Sexual pain (6 causes)
- Spotting and Urinary pain (6 causes)
See full list of 330 Multiple Symptom Checker combinations related to Spotting
Causes of General Symptom Types
Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:
- Vaginal bleeding (128 causes)
- Menstrual irregularities (305 causes)
- Bleeding symptoms (909 causes)
- Vaginal symptoms (146 causes)
- Female sexual symptoms (380 causes)
- Genital symptoms (402 causes)
- Sexual symptoms (1192 causes)
Causes of Similar Symptoms to Spotting
Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Spotting:
- Vaginal bleeding (128 causes)
- Bleeding after sex (25 causes)
Diagnostic Guides for Spotting
12 MEDICAL SYMPTOM BOOKS: FULL TEXT ONLINE! Read the full text of published book sections related to Spotting from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Spotting. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Spotting
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Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Stories from Users for Spotting
Real-life user stories relating to Spotting:
Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Spotting or relevant symptoms:
- Constitutional (General Wellbeing) (156)
- Gastrointestinal (Food - from entry to exit) (452)
- Genitourinary (The urination system) (138)
- Endocrine (Growth and Metabolism) (93)
- Allergic/Immunologic (88)
- Sexual/Reproductive/Gynecological (456)
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Drug interactions causing Spotting:
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Spotting as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Alcohol and Phenobarbital interaction
See full list of 1 drug interactions causing Spotting
Organs affected by Spotting:
The list of organs typically affected by Spotting may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Spotting
The list below shows some of the causes of Spotting mentioned in various sources:
- Anovulation
- Bladder infection
- Certain oral contraceptives
- Cervical cancer
- Cervical dysplasia
See full list of 21 causes of Spotting
How Common are these Causes of Spotting?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Spotting. Of the 21 causes of Spotting that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 0 causes are "very common" diseases
- 3 causes are "common" diseases
- 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 0 causes are "rare" diseases
- 2 causes are "very rare" diseases
- 19 causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 21
causes of Spotting
Conditions listing symptoms: Spotting:
The following list of conditions have 'Spotting' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Causes of Spotting Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Spotting based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Spotting?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Spotting, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
- General practitioner
- Emergency physician
- Obstetrician gynaecologist
Classifications of Spotting:
Medical Conditions associated with Spotting:
Vaginal bleeding (61 causes), Menstrual irregularities (252 causes), Bleeding symptoms (850 causes), Vaginal symptoms (139 causes), Female sexual symptoms (368 causes), Genital symptoms (393 causes), Sexual symptoms (1162 causes)
Symptoms related to Spotting:
Vaginal bleeding (61 causes), Bleeding after sex (12 causes)
Spotting as a disease:
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