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Pain In The Lower Abdomen. Could This Be From Smoking?

I have been smoking for about 11 years now. For the last year or so about 3 to 4 times a month by the end of a cigaret I will experience sharp pains in my lower abdomen. This pain falls well below my stomach and last for about 3 to 10 seconds ranging from 4 to 8 on a 1 to 10 scale of pain. Is this something i should see a doctor about? What could it indicate if something serious is happening?
posted on Mon, 27 May 2013
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,
sharp pains in my lower abdomen with a past history of long term smoking is not all that classic due to the fact that myocardiac infaction, stroke, COPD, lungs cancer and other cancer are the risk you run. We equally know that nicotine helps to prevent cancer of the colon thus it is not that evident to link up the two points. But I think you should see a doctor because it could be cancer of the colon even though you age is not indicated.

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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T's  Response
Hi,

The pains you had could be due to acidity induced by smoking.

Its always better to be sure. Hence, do get an Ultrasound scan of the abdomen done to rule out any structural abnormalities.

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Pain In The Lower Abdomen. Could This Be From Smoking?

Hi, sharp pains in my lower abdomen with a past history of long term smoking is not all that classic due to the fact that myocardiac infaction, stroke, COPD, lungs cancer and other cancer are the risk you run. We equally know that nicotine helps to prevent cancer of the colon thus it is not that evident to link up the two points. But I think you should see a doctor because it could be cancer of the colon even though you age is not indicated. Thanks