Suggest Treatment For Severe Pressure Sensation In Lower Abdominal Area

Posted on Tue, 25 Oct 2016

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Question : Possible reasons for severe pressure lower quad of abdomen from hip to hip area even after a bowel movement?

Answered by Dr. Scott Rebich (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Most commonly caused by diverticulitis or urinary tract infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,

There are many causes:
- Urinary tract infection: usually associated with burning and urgency to urinate. Also, can be associated with sexually transmitted diseases.

- Diverticulitis: small areas of weak colon which can cause pain during and after bowel movements.

- Colon cancer

- Inflammatory bowel disease: including ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.

- Anxiety

- Muscle strain

Ideally, you should have a colonoscopy, CT scan of the abdomen, and stool studies, as well as blood work.

In the meantime, you should start a probiotic. If you're constipated, you should take miralax or psyllium daily.

Are you having any blood in your stool?
Are you having any nausea?
Does having a bowel movement relieve the pain?
Does urinating relieve the pain?
What makes the pain better?
What makes the pain worse?

Occasionally medications can cause abdominal pain. If you recently started a new medication you may want to see your prescribing doctor to get the medication switched.

Ultimately, there are many causes of lower abdominal pain.

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