Spotting

Spotting: Introduction

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
• more causes...»

See full list of 21 causes of Spotting

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Causes of Types of Spotting:

Review causes of types of Spotting in more specific categories:

• Spotting in pregnancy (12 causes)
• more types...»

See full list of 3 types for Spotting

Spotting: Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Spotting, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

Symptom Checker

• Spotting: Symptom Checker

Symptom Checker

• 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 Heavy periods (6 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)
• more...»

See full list of 704 Symptom Checker combinations related to Spotting

Causes of General Symptom Types

Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:

• Vaginal bleeding (131 causes)
• Menstrual irregularities (368 causes)
• Bleeding symptoms (1295 causes)
• Vaginal symptoms (152 causes)
• Female sexual symptoms (454 causes)
• Genital symptoms (482 causes)
• Sexual symptoms (1575 causes)
• more symptoms...»

Causes of Similar Symptoms to Spotting

Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Spotting:

• Vaginal bleeding (131 causes)
• Bleeding after sex (25 causes)
• more symptoms...»

Diagnostic Guides for Spotting

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from 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

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Stories from Users for Spotting

Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Spotting or relevant symptoms:

• Genitourinary (The urination system) (235)
  • Burning In Penis After Urination. Std/urine Culture = Negative
  • New Onset Foul urine in adult Female,No infect.
  • Constant urge to urinate/urgency-22y/o male
  • Blood in urine (hematuria)
  • I KEEP PEEING AND I DONT KNOW WHY!! Iplease some1 help me
  • More user stories
• Constitutional (General Wellbeing) (371)
  • Sore Scalp/hair follicles
  • Fat loss in entire body
  • I'm Lost.
  • Dont know how much more I can take..
  • My wife does not sweat I'm worried
  • More user stories
• Endocrine (Growth and Metabolism) (160)
  • Symptoms of Cushing's - Tests all negative
  • Has anyone been diagnosed with Wilson's Temperature Syndrome and are being treated??
  • I am at my wits end with these symptoms
  • Pitutary tumor
  • I think I have Cushings, can you help?
  • More user stories
• Sexual/Reproductive/Gynecological (783)
  • Tingling at the end of penis
  • Bleeding during sex, help!
  • Red dots on penis
  • Prostatitis- Help me please
  • 17, and i want a baby.
  • More user stories
• Allergic/Immunologic (157)
  • Chronic hives
  • Non-stop itching, no rash
  • Spontaneous flushing and redness of face and body.
  • Swelling & itching
  • Problems with my scalp can anyone help me
  • More user stories
• Gastrointestinal (Food - from entry to exit) (775)
  • Bloating/Distention/Intestinal Gas
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Feels like a baby kicking-not pregnant
  • Help Please! Extreme Abdominal Pain/Gas/Bowel Symptoms ++
  • Explosive Diarrhea after eating
  • More user stories

Videos for Spotting

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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
• more interactions...»

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:

• Uterus
• Vagina

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
• Cervix infection
• Chlamydia - spotting
• Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding - abnormal spotting
• more causes...»

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: