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What Causes Lower Abdominal Pain And Tight Motions Before Having Periods?
Hi I m 27 yr old female. From past few months I get severe pain on my left lower abdomen thn motions happen sometime too hard sometime very loose and very small in amount. Nw I gv strted experiencing dis a week before my period dates. Kindly help what can be d cause
Tue, 2 May 2023
Hi,
Lower abdominal pain and changes in bowel movements before periods could be caused by a variety of factors such as hormonal changes, menstrual cramps, endometriosis, or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Hormonal changes can cause changes in the digestive system leading to abdominal pain and altered bowel movements before periods. Menstrual cramps are another common cause of lower abdominal pain before periods. Endometriosis is a condition where the tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside it and can cause pelvic pain, painful periods, and painful bowel movements. IBS is a chronic digestive disorder that can cause abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and changes in bowel movements.
Keeping a record of the symptoms and their frequency and severity can help in the diagnosis process. Meet a doctor and follow up accordingly. In the meantime, maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle can help alleviate the symptoms.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
Lower abdominal pain and changes in bowel movements before periods could be caused by a variety of factors such as hormonal changes, menstrual cramps, endometriosis, or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Hormonal changes can cause changes in the digestive system leading to abdominal pain and altered bowel movements before periods. Menstrual cramps are another common cause of lower abdominal pain before periods. Endometriosis is a condition where the tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside it and can cause pelvic pain, painful periods, and painful bowel movements. IBS is a chronic digestive disorder that can cause abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and changes in bowel movements.
Keeping a record of the symptoms and their frequency and severity can help in the diagnosis process. Meet a doctor and follow up accordingly. In the meantime, maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle can help alleviate the symptoms.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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