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Can Anxiety And Stress Cause Pain In The Lower Intestinal Area?

Posted on Tue, 25 Aug 2015

Question: Can anxiety and stress cause pain in the lower intestinal area such as a tightening of the muscles or should I consult with a gastro. doctor?

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need some details to guide you better

Detailed Answer:
Hello

My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for abdominal pain. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:

1. since when are you having pain?
2. does pain radiate from one side to any other side?
3. any history of nausea, vomiting or fever?
4. any history of constipation or diarrhea?
5. are you on any medication?
6. any history of diabetes, hypertension or other illness?
7. any family history of chronic illness?
8. any other symptom that you would like to share?

I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)

I have been having the discomfort and pain for a couple of months as my anxiety increased. Have had consult with psychiatrist. He suggested to double up on the maprotiline and perphenezine but it was too much for me to handle. Some history of nausea as it has previously occurred with my anxiety. I also sometimes get dazed in my head.

Please respond to my responses listed above,
Thank you, XXXXXX

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (2 hours later)

Please respond to my responses listed above,
Thank you, XXXXXXX Rutenberg

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Most probably muscular pain

Detailed Answer:
hello

thank you for getting back with the answers. i have gone through them. most common cause of pain in this case could be muscular spasm aggravated by stress/anxiety. stress/anxiety almost always aggravates a problem. if i were your treating dr then would have advised following things:

- drotaverine thrice a day for 4 days
- take healthy diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables.
- take adequate fluids including fresh juices and water

Hopefully pain will settle in few days BUT if condition remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital and get an appointment for a Consultant Gastroenterologist for further workup.

feel free to get back for if you have any query.
thank you and wishing you good health

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar