Question 1

i have severe lower abdomen pain and lower back pain after bowel movement?

Accepted Answer

Not normal : Many things can cause your symptoms (adhesions, colon issues, anal issues, endometriosis, etc)  but clearly, it is not normal to have "severe" pain with bms.  See your md asap for evaluation.  If the pain is truly severe and getting worse you may need to go to er.

Question 2

i am having continued lower back pain after a bowel movement last night. i was almost unable to walk. now it is constant pain but at a lower level.

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Many possibilities: the back pain could  be muscle pain or disc from straining at the stool. It could be inbtesinal but usally that is felt in the abdomeln

Question 3

26 yr old white female, lower abdominal pain & right lower back pain after bowel movement. end of stool was bloody & some green mucus looking pieces.

Accepted Answer

Get evaluated : Rectal bleeding and abdominal always must be evaluated by a gastroenterologist. There numerous possible causes and inflammatory bowel disease is one of them.

Question 4

hello, can bowel movement issues effects lower back pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The straining associated with constipation can cause increased pressure on the lower spine which could potentially aggravate a back condition.

Question 5

why do i get bad lower back pain when i need a bowel movement. ?

Accepted Answer

Colon spasm: I suspect that you are experiencing "referred pain" from your colon, which will go into a bit of a spasm to expel its contents when it is time for you to defecate. If this is a new problem for you, it might be wise to check with your doctor to ensure it isn't something else. You might also see if an OTC stool softener like Docusate might relieve the symptom somewhat.

Question 6

what does frequent bowel movement together with lower back pain indicate?

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GI ISSUES AND PAIN: These symptoms could have totally independent origins such as irritable bowel disease co-existing with lumbar degenerative disk disease. However, you should check for changes in the color of the stools and if it seems oily as these my indicate problems arising from the gall bladder and/or the pancreas which may give both symptoms. You should follow up with pcp asap for evaluation and work up.

Question 7

i just recently started having lower back pain on both sides only when i have a bowel movement. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Disc herniation: Hello:

Pain with bowel straining might suggest a herniated disc.  Discs hurt with sitting and straining (Valsalva).  You might want to get examined by a physiatrist specialized in spine care.

Question 8

hubby having lower back pain and sometimes front pain below ribbs in early morng which wakes him up.pain goes away after bowel movement.sleep posture?

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Needs a Physical: Your husband needs a physical with labs to start to figure out why he has this pain in the morning. Most concerning would be cardiac, but this could also be gastric reflux . 
Need more information, exam , labs and EKG.

Question 9

i have server lower back pain that runs through too my hips started not long after a bowel movement this happened two months ago to.

Accepted Answer

Be seen: I would encourage you to be seen and thoroughly evaluated; particularly if the pain is severe and going on for two months.  Many potential causes including a lumbar disc herniation.

Question 10

my 15 yr old son has lower back pain off/on for a yr as well as bleeding while bowel movement..we've been to several drs but no diagnosis..related?

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Back pain : we need more information to help you. The first thing that down to mind is inflammatory bowel disease like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. The others causes are rhemiatoligcal diseases like ankylosing spOndylitigis. Need more information

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I have severe lower abdomen pain and lower back pain after bowel movement?

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I am having continued lower back pain after a bowel movement last night. i was almost unable to walk. now it is constant pain but at a lower level.

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26 yr old white female, lower abdominal pain & right lower back pain after bowel movement. end of stool was bloody & some green mucus looking pieces.

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Hello, can bowel movement issues effects lower back pain?

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Why do i get bad lower back pain when i need a bowel movement. ?

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What does frequent bowel movement together with lower back pain indicate?

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I just recently started having lower back pain on both sides only when i have a bowel movement. what could it be?

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Hubby having lower back pain and sometimes front pain below ribbs in early morng which wakes him up.pain goes away after bowel movement.sleep posture?

A member asked:

I have server lower back pain that runs through too my hips started not long after a bowel movement this happened two months ago to.

A member asked:

My 15 yr old son has lower back pain off/on for a yr as well as bleeding while bowel movement..we've been to several drs but no diagnosis..related?

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