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What Causes Pain In The Lower Abdomen And Tarry Stool?

I have lower left abdominal pain, tarry stools (not black), sometimes hard stool difficult to pass. The pain is worse when I lie down and sometimes it feels like there is a spasm of the intestine, or whatever, in this very low area of my abdomen just above my pelvic bone. The lower left area is tender to the touch. It feels like menstrual cramps sometimes, but I am 5 years post menopause (55 years old). I have no fever or pain with urination. The particular symptom of lower left abdominal pain with spasm feelings started 6 days ago. The tarry stools started about a month ago.
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Hi,

I can understand your concern. As per your query about pain in lower left side of abdomen above pelvic bone with crampings is due to constipation and gastritis. Avoid spicy oily foods. Follow a healthy fiber rich diet more of green leafy vegetables and wholesome fruits and sprouts. Avoid non veg diet. Take any laxative syrup at night 10-15ml for relief in constipation . Take tab Ranitidine.

I hope the information helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jyoti Pandey
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What Causes Pain In The Lower Abdomen And Tarry Stool?

Hi, I can understand your concern. As per your query about pain in lower left side of abdomen above pelvic bone with crampings is due to constipation and gastritis. Avoid spicy oily foods. Follow a healthy fiber rich diet more of green leafy vegetables and wholesome fruits and sprouts. Avoid non veg diet. Take any laxative syrup at night 10-15ml for relief in constipation . Take tab Ranitidine. I hope the information helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jyoti Pandey