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Sometimes when i use my bowel i get pain around my hip area to the point i have to stop trying to poo. why is this:?

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Dr. Patrick Kohlitz answered

Constipation: The feeling your a describing is "tenesmus" do you feel like you are straining to have bowel movements? You may be suffering from constipation. Try increasing the amount of water and fiber in your diet. If your symptoms get worse, see your primary doctor.

Answered 4/15/2014

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A member asked:

Sometimes when i use my bowel i get pain around my hip area to the point i have to stop trying to poo. why is this:?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patrick Kohlitz answered

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