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What Causes Severe Pain In The Lower Stomach And Constipation?

What would cause a person to suddenly not be able to go to the bathroom? I was fine yesterday; and then, I started getting horrible pains in my lower lower stomach and today I have been unable to produce anything with the exception of one small stool. Please help as I am growing scared. Jim
Mon, 18 Feb 2019
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Hello,

Constipation is very common but it can cause a lot of discomfort. Generally it can be related to the diet we use or if we use medications that affect the bowel or sometimes there is no specific cause identified.

To help with it you can take some Movicol 1-2 sachets daily for a few days and if you would like a faster effect you can take bisacodyl 1-2 tablets orally, this should not be repeated often because it makes the bowel lazy and can cause dependence to it.

Meanwhile please make sure you do have a healthy diet with fruit and vegetables, take fiber supplements, be active and exercise regularly, avoid fast food and fried food.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Lower Stomach And Constipation?

Hello, Constipation is very common but it can cause a lot of discomfort. Generally it can be related to the diet we use or if we use medications that affect the bowel or sometimes there is no specific cause identified. To help with it you can take some Movicol 1-2 sachets daily for a few days and if you would like a faster effect you can take bisacodyl 1-2 tablets orally, this should not be repeated often because it makes the bowel lazy and can cause dependence to it. Meanwhile please make sure you do have a healthy diet with fruit and vegetables, take fiber supplements, be active and exercise regularly, avoid fast food and fried food. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician