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Cramp Below Navel. Occasional Diarrhoea. Relieves With Antiospasmodics. What Could It Be?

I have a cramp in my lower left side, below the navel that waxes and wanes, and goes on for weeks at a time. Sometimes it is sharp, but usually is dull. I only get occasional diarea. I m not constipated. I m taking an antispasmodic ,which seems to help. It does seem to be effected by food, especially certain types. Not sure what it could be.
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In my opinion the pain is due to transient intestinal obstruction. You need to get a physical examination done during the attack to confirm the diagnosis.
An ultrasound examination during attack would also be useful.

I would advise my patients a high fibre diet to reduce the frequency of attacks.

Hope I have clarified some of your concerns. Please revert for further queries.
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Cramp Below Navel. Occasional Diarrhoea. Relieves With Antiospasmodics. What Could It Be?

In my opinion the pain is due to transient intestinal obstruction. You need to get a physical examination done during the attack to confirm the diagnosis. An ultrasound examination during attack would also be useful. I would advise my patients a high fibre diet to reduce the frequency of attacks. Hope I have clarified some of your concerns. Please revert for further queries.