Question 1

what causes low back pain until there is a normal bowel movement?

Accepted Answer

Bowel issues: Severe, chronic constipation sometimes can produce back and leg pain that mimic a disc herniation.  This is presumably from increased intra-abdominal pressure that compresses and irritates the lumbar plexus. Treat the constipation, and symptoms resolve.

Question 2

have chronic low back pain. no diagnosis. hurts worse when gassy or have bowel movement. it's not colon issues. what else could this be?

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Diagnostic injection: Most back pain is either discogenic or facetogenic. That is either from your disc or the joints in your lower back. A less common cause is the sacroiliac joint. An MRI is useful if not done. After MRI history and physical exam diagnostic X-ray guided blocks can give you a diagnosis and lead to specific treatment .

Question 3

what can cause sudden severe low back pain followed by an urgent bowel movement.pain eased slightly after not constipated, pain in r hip and thigh.

Accepted Answer

Renal stone: If the pain is severe you may have a kidney stone. See a physician if the pain is persistent. Good Luck

Question 4

i have rather large bowel movements sometimes it's from constipation, but in general i just go rather large. would this have a connection to very low back pain such as the l5-s1 area. possibly exacerbating an existing condition?

Accepted Answer

: Having large bowel movements has nothing to do with your spine and would not be caused by problems with your back.  However, if there is pathology in the L5-S1 area, bearing down to evacuate a large bowel movement can produce back pain by increasing intraspinous pressures in that region.

Question 5

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.

Accepted Answer

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

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.

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Have chronic low back pain. no diagnosis. hurts worse when gassy or have bowel movement. it's not colon issues. what else could this be?

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What can cause sudden severe low back pain followed by an urgent bowel movement.pain eased slightly after not constipated, pain in r hip and thigh.

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I have rather large bowel movements sometimes it's from constipation, but in general i just go rather large. would this have a connection to very low back pain such as the l5-s1 area. possibly exacerbating an existing condition?

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

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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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