Sharp pain before bowel movement

Question 1

What is the cause of a sharp pain on left side of groin followed by a hard bowel movement?

Answer

Constipation: Sounds like colonic spasms secondary to constipation. I would recommend a stool softener and increase your daily intake of water.

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Question 2

I had a sharp pain at the top of my head when straining during a bowel movement. what could this be?

Answer

Cough headache: Headache only triggered by straining is a rather uncommon condition. It could be primary cough headache, a benign condition that precipitated by cough... Read More

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Question 3

When i have a bowel movement - i do not feel it passes all the way. i have a sharp pain in my pelvis too - what could this be?

Answer

Cannot diagnose: You need to be examined after providing a detailed history and will probably need some imaging studies. Go see your doctor and get this evaluated befo... Read More

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Answer

Pelvis pain: Bowel movement does not pass all the way means constipation or partial obstruction. The obstruction can be inside colon or compressing the colon. Als... Read More

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Question 4

I have chills, sweats, and fever. i have had no appetite for4 days and haven't had a bowel movement in 5 days. i amachey all over with no sharp pain. i also have a wheeze in my chest. what should i do?

Answer

Get a check up: Sounds like you have an ongoing infection, probably pneumonia. Please consult your doctor at the earliest.

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Question 5

For years i've had pain 3" to the left & 3" down from my belly button. pain is dull, constant but if pressed, it's a sharp pain and radiates out in all directions. 3 days ago the pain got worse after a bowel movement and no relief yet. causes?

Answer

Most common in the described location sigmoid diverticula ( pockets that push out from the colon wall) may cause such pain. Sometimes they become infl... Read More

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Question 6

Sometimes when i am standing and push like i'm having a bowel movement i get a sharp pain in between my scrotum and anus. what is this?

Answer

Doesn't sound: Like anything serious if it is intermittent. But speak with your doctor to make sure, especially if it persists. It could be prostate infection.

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Question 7

Very sharp pain from left side of navel to penis when flexing lower abdominals such as during a bowel movement. no abnormal bulge that i can feel.

Answer

Muscle strain: sounds like a muscle strain. Doesn't have to be a hernia (feeling for bulge). If fever, change in bowel habits or vomiting related to it, than likel... Read More

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Question 8

Hi, i am a 27 year old male. for the past 2 days, i've noticed a sharp pain in my lower left side of my abdomen when i cough/sneeze/bowel movement?

Answer

Needs to be seen: Your pain needs to be evaluated by your physician sooner rather than later.

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Question 9

Have a hernia.woke up to sharp pain in my area with my hernia. it was about an 8 out of 10.i had a bowel movement. pain 4 now. should i go to hospital?

Answer

Make visit: The main concern with hernias is that they can cause obstruction/partial obstruction and if you have a symptomatic hernia then it needs to be fixed. P... Read More

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Question 10

I have a dull but sharp pain in my pelvic area before i have a bowel movement or have to urinate, it has been happening the past few days. any ideas?

Answer

Ideas: Anyone who has a sharp pain related to bowel or urine that continues for a few days is a clear indication that you must contact your primary doctor as... Read More

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Sharp pain before bowel movement

What is the cause of a sharp pain on left side of groin followed by a hard bowel movement?

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I had a sharp pain at the top of my head when straining during a bowel movement. what could this be?

When i have a bowel movement - i do not feel it passes all the way. i have a sharp pain in my pelvis too - what could this be?

I have chills, sweats, and fever. i have had no appetite for4 days and haven't had a bowel movement in 5 days. i amachey all over with no sharp pain. i also have a wheeze in my chest. what should i do?

For years i've had pain 3" to the left & 3" down from my belly button. pain is dull, constant but if pressed, it's a sharp pain and radiates out in all directions. 3 days ago the pain got worse after a bowel movement and no relief yet. causes?

Sometimes when i am standing and push like i'm having a bowel movement i get a sharp pain in between my scrotum and anus. what is this?

Very sharp pain from left side of navel to penis when flexing lower abdominals such as during a bowel movement. no abnormal bulge that i can feel.

Hi, i am a 27 year old male. for the past 2 days, i've noticed a sharp pain in my lower left side of my abdomen when i cough/sneeze/bowel movement?

Have a hernia.woke up to sharp pain in my area with my hernia. it was about an 8 out of 10.i had a bowel movement. pain 4 now. should i go to hospital?

I have a dull but sharp pain in my pelvic area before i have a bowel movement or have to urinate, it has been happening the past few days. any ideas?

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