Question 1

every time i wake up in the morning to have to urinate/defacate, my intestines/lower abdomen are in sharp pain. especially,  after i go. what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Have to Go in AM: You might read==> http://www.Healthhype.Com/morning-diarrhea-daily-chronic-causes-and-treatment.Html for some insight. Morning defection itself is not abnormal, but the pain may well be a red flag to some underlying pathology such as ibs or ibd, especially if these symptoms are new to you. I would make an appointment with a gastroenterologist to have a thorough evaluation.

Question 2

i've had a dull to sharp pain in my upper right side of my abdomen on and off for two years, i always have the bubble tummy and lots of bowel issues?

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RUQ pain: If you have right upper quadrant abdominal pain periodically for the past 2 years, you need to have further work up.  I would probably get an abdominal ct, hida (to check out the gallbladder function), and an endoscopy.  Need to discuss with a local GI physician.

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

sharp pain left front deep abdomen (warm) bottom of rib. stool change little 2-3 inch pieces. frequent with some foods. relief w/ bowel mov/flatulence?

Accepted Answer

Sounds a lot: like IBS C (Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Constipation)
Speak with your PCP (Primary Care Provider) since this is usually a "Diagnosis of Exclusion" (after other more serious possibilities are eliminated)
Hope this is helpful!

Dr Z

Question 5

i just had large ovarian cysts.. but there is sharp pain through my lower abdomen to my mid back. its sharp then dull.  should i ignore it?

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no: If you were diagnosed with "large ovarian cysts" you need ongoing treatment with your gynecologist. The pain you describe may or may not be associated with the cysts.

Question 6

pain in large intestine on left side more, after sex even worse with bathroom need, having gases and spasmolitic doesn't help. doctor thinks its gas?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: Need an exam.  Depending on examination, you may want to consider follow up with gastroenterologist.  Without an exam it is difficult to tell where it is coming from...bowels, bladder, reporductive organs.

Question 7

what does the large intestine do?

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Absorb water: Stool as it leaves the small intestine is very liquid. As it travels through the colon, water is absorbed from it so that it is more formed by the time it reaches the rectum.

Question 8

where is the large intestine located ?

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Abdomen: The large intestine or colon is in the abdominal cavity. It begins in the right lower area of your belly. It goes up under your right rib cage near the liver. It then goes across the top of belly to are under left rib cage. It then descend tho left lower belly. The it rises a little and moves back and to the middle and then descends down to the rectum and anus.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: large intestine?

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Def: Large intestine: The large intestine, colon, or large bowel is the last 5-6 feet of the GI tract. The colon functions to recover the last amount of water from food and to store solid waste.  See healthtap answers regarding colon diseases.

Question 10

can u palpate your large intestine?

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Sure, but...: ...Most of the time, your colon (large intestine) is not palpable. One may be able to determine some of its outline (particularly in the left lower quadrant) under circumstances when it is distended with air or stool, and the patient is relatively thin. If tenderness is present, please get to the doctor.

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Every time i wake up in the morning to have to urinate/defacate, my intestines/lower abdomen are in sharp pain. especially, after i go. what's wrong?

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I've had a dull to sharp pain in my upper right side of my abdomen on and off for two years, i always have the bubble tummy and lots of bowel issues?

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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?

A member asked:

Sharp pain left front deep abdomen (warm) bottom of rib. stool change little 2-3 inch pieces. frequent with some foods. relief w/ bowel mov/flatulence?

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I just had large ovarian cysts.. but there is sharp pain through my lower abdomen to my mid back. its sharp then dull. should i ignore it?

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Pain in large intestine on left side more, after sex even worse with bathroom need, having gases and spasmolitic doesn't help. doctor thinks its gas?

A member asked:

What does the large intestine do?

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Where is the large intestine located ?

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What is the definition or description of: large intestine?

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Can u palpate your large intestine?

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