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Have Recently Been Diagnosed With IBS- Just Wanted To Know

Posted on Sun, 14 Mar 2021

Question: Have recently been diagnosed with IBS- just wanted to know if IBS can feel similar to menstral cramps?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can feel like menstrual cramps.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
IBS can be associated with pain in the lower abdomen and can cause intestinal cramps that can mimic the menstrual cramps. You can increase your fluid intake and take an antispasmodic available over the counter and see if it helps.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (7 hours later)

Thanks for the help also I have been experiencing tight muscles in my lower back pelvic area can pelvic muscle tightness also cause a cramping sensation once again thanks for the help

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can be a back muscle spasm.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Lower back and pelvic muscle tightness can be related to a back muscle spasm or poor posture. This is not likely to cause the cramping. Rest and mild pain killer will help.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee