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Lower Abdomen Pain In Left Side. Feeling Tenderness And Relieved After Bowel Movement. Blood In Stool. What Could It Be?
Question: I have a very specific pain in the lower abdomen on the left side. I can put my finger on the area and feel the tenderness. It is often relieved when I have a bowel movement. My bowel habits remain regular but occasionally I notice a tiny bit of blood on my stool. I have had this for several years I am wondering if it might be a hernia or possibly diverticulosis.
Brief Answer:
Colonoscopy required to find causeof pain/bleeding
Detailed Answer:
Hi, ,
I can fully appreciate your concerns.
From the details provided, I suspect the possibility of diverticulosis or a benign growth within the colon. At the same time, malignancy of colon needs exclusion at your age.
I therefore suggest that you discuss your problems with your treating doctor, who will most likely recommend ultrasound and Colonoscopy to directly view the cause of pain and occasional bleeding.
Hope I have addressed your query to your satisfaction. If you have any further questions, I will be more than happy to help you.
However, if you do not have any further clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Wish you a speedy recovery and good health.
Fond regards and best wishes,
Dr. (Col) R Karanwal
Colonoscopy required to find causeof pain/bleeding
Detailed Answer:
Hi, ,
I can fully appreciate your concerns.
From the details provided, I suspect the possibility of diverticulosis or a benign growth within the colon. At the same time, malignancy of colon needs exclusion at your age.
I therefore suggest that you discuss your problems with your treating doctor, who will most likely recommend ultrasound and Colonoscopy to directly view the cause of pain and occasional bleeding.
Hope I have addressed your query to your satisfaction. If you have any further questions, I will be more than happy to help you.
However, if you do not have any further clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Wish you a speedy recovery and good health.
Fond regards and best wishes,
Dr. (Col) R Karanwal
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