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Sometimes i wake up at night with severe pain in my lower bowels, it dies down after 15 minutes.it is a pain where i feel i have to move and occurs average every two month.?

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Dr. Jason Hemming answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Spasm: This may very well represent a colonic spasm which is common. Though as it is occurring at night i think you should be more closely evaluated by your doctor. In the end you may do well with some lifestyle/dietary changes, probiotics and possibly an anti-spasm medication.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 9/16/2019

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A member asked:

Sometimes i wake up at night with severe pain in my lower bowels, it dies down after 15 minutes.it is a pain where i feel i have to move and occurs average every two month.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jason Hemming answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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