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What Causes Stomach Pain While Suffering From Constipation?

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Posted on Wed, 26 Jul 2017
Question: Is it normal to have some belly pain post consitpation?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
this can occur

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Yes, it is normal, particularly if the problem with constipation has been going on for a long period of time.

If the bowel movements return to normal then the pain should decrease within a few days.

If the constipation recurs then the pain may worsen because the bowel is once again trying hard to get rid of the retained stool.

You can use pain killers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen to see if this helps to relieve any discomfort that you may be experiencing.

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson

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What Causes Stomach Pain While Suffering From Constipation?

Brief Answer: this can occur Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Yes, it is normal, particularly if the problem with constipation has been going on for a long period of time. If the bowel movements return to normal then the pain should decrease within a few days. If the constipation recurs then the pain may worsen because the bowel is once again trying hard to get rid of the retained stool. You can use pain killers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen to see if this helps to relieve any discomfort that you may be experiencing. I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions