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Intestinal Pain, No Diarrhea Or Vomiting. Done Abdominal CT Scan. Normal Blood Work. Any Ideas?

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Posted on Wed, 10 Apr 2013
Question: I have had intestinal pain (dull, achey, spasms all in the peri-umbilical area, constant soreness. In the beginning, 12 days ago I thought it was a stomach virus. It was very painful to move around at that time.No diarrhea or vomiting. (maybe diarrhea twice, but regular bowel movements every morning (only morning, get constipated for the rest of the day until next am) After 7 days, I thought it was getting better, but then it all started coming back. My intestines feel inflammed and achey. Going over bumps in the car is uncomfortable. Fri I had an abdominal CT scan, am waiting for final results, but the nurse said she would have not let me go home if it was something serious that need immediate medical attention...so I went home. I feel a little better (or am I getting used to this?) Right now I feel soreness and feel small spasms in different areas of the middle of my abdomen. The lower portion is more sore when pressing than the upper part. My blood work was normal (taken Thurs). Any ideas what this could be? The person treating me is only a Physician's Assistant...
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Answered by Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (12 hours later)
Hi,

Thank you for the query.

Possibly that you had an intestinal infection which has settled down but intestine still remain sensitive. Do not worry if your blood work and stool examination was normal. You can take a probiotic, and mild antispasmodic like mebeverine if available OTC. Also can try taking isapgula (fiber) supplements. All these may help you reduce symptoms while you wait for your CT report. Further treatment can be planned after CT report if it shows abnormality.

Hope this answers your query.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
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Intestinal Pain, No Diarrhea Or Vomiting. Done Abdominal CT Scan. Normal Blood Work. Any Ideas?

Hi,

Thank you for the query.

Possibly that you had an intestinal infection which has settled down but intestine still remain sensitive. Do not worry if your blood work and stool examination was normal. You can take a probiotic, and mild antispasmodic like mebeverine if available OTC. Also can try taking isapgula (fiber) supplements. All these may help you reduce symptoms while you wait for your CT report. Further treatment can be planned after CT report if it shows abnormality.

Hope this answers your query.
Wish you a speedy recovery.