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How To Reduce Cramping With Lower Abdominal Pain?

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Posted on Wed, 8 Jan 2014
Question: I have had lower GI pain for the past 4 days. It does not go away but feels better after a bowel movement. There is alot of cramping
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (3 hours later)
Brief Answer: Most probably large bowel infection Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, Thanks for writing in to us. Lower GI pain and cramping which decreases with bowel movement may be due to a large bowel infection. If it is only 4 days since you are having this problem then it might be that you ingested some infected food stuff or water which is responsible for the infection. You must take large amounts of fluids and juices if you are having diarrhea, this is to prevent dehydration. A course of antibiotics with antispasmodic medication may be necessary if your pain and cramping doesn't decrease. Please take clean, well cooked soft diet for a few days. Restrict spicy and hot foods. Hope your query is answered. Do write back if you have any doubts. Regards, Dr.Vivek
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How To Reduce Cramping With Lower Abdominal Pain?

Brief Answer: Most probably large bowel infection Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, Thanks for writing in to us. Lower GI pain and cramping which decreases with bowel movement may be due to a large bowel infection. If it is only 4 days since you are having this problem then it might be that you ingested some infected food stuff or water which is responsible for the infection. You must take large amounts of fluids and juices if you are having diarrhea, this is to prevent dehydration. A course of antibiotics with antispasmodic medication may be necessary if your pain and cramping doesn't decrease. Please take clean, well cooked soft diet for a few days. Restrict spicy and hot foods. Hope your query is answered. Do write back if you have any doubts. Regards, Dr.Vivek