Suggest Treatment For Severe Abdominal Pain While Treating IBS

Posted on Sun, 10 Jan 2016

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Sun, 10 Jan 2016 Answered on

Tue, 2 Feb 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : Hi! So ive had this on and off right sided stomach pain thats on and off that the doctors attribute to either IBS, muscular or when im ovulating. Lately its been better, however the last two days my bowel movents have been like diahreea and whitish. I know this has happened before, like a year ago and my doctor wasnt concerned. He said that can happen from time to time. Is this true? Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

I presume you do not have blood in stools, night time diarrhea that wake you up from sleep or any weight loss.

If it is IBS, then as your doctor said , the symptoms can recur.

Take probiotic supplements and Librax after discussing with your doctor. Drink cleaner water.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (9 hours later)

No, i dont have any of the other symptoms. However is it possible if the right sided pain is Ibs Related or muscular is it possible to have more soreness when i urinate? I feel that sometimes when i have a bowl movement or urinate it gets more sore

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
IBS pain does not worsen with urination or bowel movements

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Since you have both abdominal pain and bowel issues, the diagnosis of IBS was considered.
The abdominal discomfort of IBS is usually felt before bowel movements and is relieved by having a bowel movement. Urination does not worsen it.

If it is muscular pain, it will be persistent and you may get relief with tylenol.

Regards,
Dr.R.K

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar