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What Causes Persistent Abdominal Pain Along With Constipation?
My 20 year old quadriplegic, CP daughter has always dealt with constipation. Off and on she points to her belly and complains of stomach pains. Her stomach muscles are very toned, but where she points, I do feel a slight bulge. She also has been vomiting off an on, we don t know for sure what causes it, but she does point to her belly and the small bump , the size of a golf ball. Do you think it could be a hernia from a lifetime of constipation?
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Hello,
Constipation is quite common in people who are bedridden for long periods. It can cause fecal impaction and pain.
As a first-line management, you can take laxatives like lactulose for symptomatic relief.
The bulge is probably a hernia, consult a general surgeon and plan for an ultrasound scan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Constipation is quite common in people who are bedridden for long periods. It can cause fecal impaction and pain.
As a first-line management, you can take laxatives like lactulose for symptomatic relief.
The bulge is probably a hernia, consult a general surgeon and plan for an ultrasound scan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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