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Question : For the past couple of weeks, I’ve had pain in my lower left side gravitating to my back. Original diagnosis was constipation/gas. I did a colonoscopy prep to relieve the situation. Pain was still there. Had a cat scan on Monday, thought maybe it was a kidney stone but it wasn’t. Could it still be due to constipation? It really hurts.
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Yes, constipation is still a possible cause.
Diverticulitis should also be considered as a cause of left lower quadrant pain with history of constipation.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (19 minutes later)
Any recommendation for constipation treatment? I did 64 oz of Gatorade with over 200 mg of Miralax, along with ducolax. What can I do to get better results?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (25 minutes later)
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Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Are you a diabetic?
Any thyroid issues?
What are all the medications you are taking?
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (33 minutes later)
No thyroid issues, just diagnosed with type-2 diabetes...taking 500 mg of Metformin daily.
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (14 hours later)
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (9 hours later)
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Answer given below

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Hi,
Thanks for the additional information.
Miralax itself is a good laxative. You can continue taking it.
Make sure you take high fiber diet and drink enough fluids also.
Alternatively you can take bulk laxative like metamucil along with it for better bowel movements.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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For The Past Couple Of Weeks, I’ve Had Pain In

Brief Answer: Yes Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. Yes, constipation is still a possible cause. Diverticulitis should also be considered as a cause of left lower quadrant pain with history of constipation. Regards, Dr.R.K.