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What Causes Swelling And Pain In Lower Abdomen During Defecation?
Question: Hello, I have a swollen lower part of my stomach which is causing pain why I try to pass feces. In addition I am having lower back pain. I am only half way through my cycle so I wasn't associating this with period pain. I have notice 4 rather large red stretch marks from my stomach towards my vagina. I have put on weight of recent and quickly but have no stretch marks anywhere else on my body; which I find odd as any weight gain is normally of even distribution and not one particular area. I am also worried about the weight gain as I have not changed my habits so drastically to result in a 21lb weight gain in 10 months. I feel thirsty all the time and tired with little appetite.
I am 29 5ft 6inch and currently 14 stone 8.
Thank you
I am 29 5ft 6inch and currently 14 stone 8.
Thank you
Brief Answer:
Obesity . Diabetes work up.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Abdominal pain while trying to defecate is all likely due to constipation of the bowel as menstrual cramps has been ruled out by the history you provided. Slight diet and lifestyle modifications with some antispasmodics will help the pain. No worries.
regarding the weight gain of 21 pounds , that is to worry about. Your current BMI is above 32 which makes you obese . You need to bring it down to 25. A couple of stones need to be lost. You need to lose it. Slowly and gradually. Diet, lifestyle exercise are your three main portals. Natural ways is best. Drink 2 glasses of cold water before every meal to kill satiety. Reduce carbohydrates intake. Follow atkin diet. Sign up to an FDA approved weight loss program and lose at a pace no more than 2 to 3 pounds a week .
Regarding the stretch marks that is due to obesity and adipose tissue lining in the area. Once you lose it those marks will vanish.
As far as thirst is concerned that itself is a symptom and with obesity in history metabolic syndromes like diabetes mellitus and prediabetes need to be ruled out. Get HBA1c and random and fasting sugar values and talk to your doctor about it.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Obesity . Diabetes work up.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Abdominal pain while trying to defecate is all likely due to constipation of the bowel as menstrual cramps has been ruled out by the history you provided. Slight diet and lifestyle modifications with some antispasmodics will help the pain. No worries.
regarding the weight gain of 21 pounds , that is to worry about. Your current BMI is above 32 which makes you obese . You need to bring it down to 25. A couple of stones need to be lost. You need to lose it. Slowly and gradually. Diet, lifestyle exercise are your three main portals. Natural ways is best. Drink 2 glasses of cold water before every meal to kill satiety. Reduce carbohydrates intake. Follow atkin diet. Sign up to an FDA approved weight loss program and lose at a pace no more than 2 to 3 pounds a week .
Regarding the stretch marks that is due to obesity and adipose tissue lining in the area. Once you lose it those marks will vanish.
As far as thirst is concerned that itself is a symptom and with obesity in history metabolic syndromes like diabetes mellitus and prediabetes need to be ruled out. Get HBA1c and random and fasting sugar values and talk to your doctor about it.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
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