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What Causes Stomach Pain While Suffering From Constipation?
Posted on
Mon, 10 Jul 2017
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 10 Jul 2017
Answered on
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Question : Is it normal to have some belly pain post consitpation?
Brief Answer:
this can occur
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Yes, it is normal, particularly if the problem with constipation has been going on for a long period of time.
If the bowel movements return to normal then the pain should decrease within a few days.
If the constipation recurs then the pain may worsen because the bowel is once again trying hard to get rid of the retained stool.
You can use pain killers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen to see if this helps to relieve any discomfort that you may be experiencing.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
this can occur
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Yes, it is normal, particularly if the problem with constipation has been going on for a long period of time.
If the bowel movements return to normal then the pain should decrease within a few days.
If the constipation recurs then the pain may worsen because the bowel is once again trying hard to get rid of the retained stool.
You can use pain killers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen to see if this helps to relieve any discomfort that you may be experiencing.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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