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What Causes Constant Pain In Lower Stomach?
My husband has been complaining about a sharp constant pain in his lower stomach all day. At first he thought that it was due to constipation and later said he had no idea why he was having this pain. He is 71 years old and has had stomach problems at time to time during his adult life. However, he has refused to go the doctor to see about it. He has health insurance so I do not know what the problem is. What do you suggest?
Mon, 4 Feb 2019
Hi,
Noted the history about your 71 year old husband and understood the concerns.
Sharp pains in lower stomach over many years actually needs the following:
Clinical examination by a Doctor, preferably a General Surgeon so that a clinical diagnosis can be made to give more idea about further investigation and management.
He may need a proper tests of blood, urine and stool.
Ultrasonography to start with and CT scan if needed.
Colonoscopy may be of use.
Per-rectal digital examination helps to rule out problems related to anus and rectum and prostate.
All these will lead to a proper diagnosis and lead to a fruitful management for possible cure.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T Chandrakant,
General Surgeon
Noted the history about your 71 year old husband and understood the concerns.
Sharp pains in lower stomach over many years actually needs the following:
Clinical examination by a Doctor, preferably a General Surgeon so that a clinical diagnosis can be made to give more idea about further investigation and management.
He may need a proper tests of blood, urine and stool.
Ultrasonography to start with and CT scan if needed.
Colonoscopy may be of use.
Per-rectal digital examination helps to rule out problems related to anus and rectum and prostate.
All these will lead to a proper diagnosis and lead to a fruitful management for possible cure.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T Chandrakant,
General Surgeon
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