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What Causes Pressure In The Pelvic Area And Constipation?
Question: Hi I am a 40 years old female Over the course of the past week or so I have been experiencing what I would describe as a tight/ heavy sensation in my pelvic area generalized I have had this sensation numerous times over the past three five years I have had multiple exams and ultrasounds where nothing was found I am also frequently constipated could this be ibs my gp seems to believe that it is anxiety driven can anxiety cause such a sensation
Brief Answer:
IBS is the reason
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concerns.
Such sensation of heaviness in lower abdomen is likely to be due irritable bowel syndrome ( IBS).
IBS coupled with constipation causes such feeling of heaviness and discomfort you are experiencing.
This has nothing to do with uterus, ovaries or any gynecological problems. This is not any hormonal variation related also.
I suggest you seek help of your doctor for effective treatment of IBS.
Let me know if you need anymore help.
Let me know if you need anymore help.
IBS is the reason
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concerns.
Such sensation of heaviness in lower abdomen is likely to be due irritable bowel syndrome ( IBS).
IBS coupled with constipation causes such feeling of heaviness and discomfort you are experiencing.
This has nothing to do with uterus, ovaries or any gynecological problems. This is not any hormonal variation related also.
I suggest you seek help of your doctor for effective treatment of IBS.
Let me know if you need anymore help.
Let me know if you need anymore help.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for your timely response just curious if ibs can be aggravated by pms sensation seems to be more noticeable after ovulation also can tight lower back muscles contribute to the sensation thanks once again for your assistance
Brief Answer:
Tight lower back does contribute
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You are right IBS is aggravated by hormones as during ovulation and PMS to some extent.
Tight lower back contributes to such pain.
Hot water / steam bath might help you reduce this pain if it's more.
Tight lower back does contribute
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You are right IBS is aggravated by hormones as during ovulation and PMS to some extent.
Tight lower back contributes to such pain.
Hot water / steam bath might help you reduce this pain if it's more.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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