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What Is The Cause Of Sharp,intense And Intermittent Abdominal Pain?
I have had lower abdominal pain for 5 days. I went to the doctor, he sent me to the hospital. They said there is nothing wrong. pain in usually worse in the am, and when I bend over or stand up from sitting. Pain can feel like a muscle spasm, sharp, intense, intermittent, cramp. Also relieved when I pass gas. What could be causing this
Hi. This is classical finding::: pain is relieved on passing gas. There is a possibility of sigmoid volvulus or severe colitis. Volvulus can be diagnosed only on standing x-ray of the abdomen when there is pain ( and if local distension). A course of antibiotic and metronidazole for colitis can give you a cure. Volvulus may need a small surgery. Consult a Gastro Surgeon.
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What Is The Cause Of Sharp,intense And Intermittent Abdominal Pain?
Hi. This is classical finding::: pain is relieved on passing gas. There is a possibility of sigmoid volvulus or severe colitis. Volvulus can be diagnosed only on standing x-ray of the abdomen when there is pain ( and if local distension). A course of antibiotic and metronidazole for colitis can give you a cure. Volvulus may need a small surgery. Consult a Gastro Surgeon.