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Suggest Treatment For Severe Constipation And Lower Left Abdominal Pain

I have always been constipated but it seems like lately, it s been severe. I also have been having a pain in my lower left abdomen. Although, I do not have pain when I do have a bowl movement. Had a scan to check for diverticulitis and any kidney stones, etc. and it showed nothing. They said it was probably Musculoskeletal. I m worried
Thu, 9 Apr 2015
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Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM.
Chronic constipation is mostly related to food habit if its not associated with any organic reason.
Since all ur scans are negative so mostly its due to ur food habit or due to ur lifestyle.
Colitis is most common cause of left sided pain with constipation.
I suggest u to increase the fiber content of ur food, avoid fatty and spicy food.
If u havr any kind of stress than its a added factor.
A laxative u can start and lactulose or paraffin will be good.
If still do not resolve than go for colonoscopy with a gastrologist consultation.
Thanks
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Constipation And Lower Left Abdominal Pain

Hello, Thanks for writing to HCM. Chronic constipation is mostly related to food habit if its not associated with any organic reason. Since all ur scans are negative so mostly its due to ur food habit or due to ur lifestyle. Colitis is most common cause of left sided pain with constipation. I suggest u to increase the fiber content of ur food, avoid fatty and spicy food. If u havr any kind of stress than its a added factor. A laxative u can start and lactulose or paraffin will be good. If still do not resolve than go for colonoscopy with a gastrologist consultation. Thanks Write back for follow up.