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Severe lower abdominal pain and bloating after meals, please help! think my docs are looking in the wrong direction. i am 31 years old and had a partial hysterectomy 6 years ago. they removed my uterus and cervix due to endometriosis. at that time they f
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Dr. Scott Musinskianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
You : You could have more than one issue like irritable bowel syndrome, adhesions, and/or endometriosis. A negative colonoscopy is nice. The irregular/alternating bm's are very indicative of irritable bowel syndrome. A laparoscopy may reveal endometriosis. Another alternative is a therapeutic trial of Lupron (leuprolide) to shut down ovarian function and endometriosis. If you have relief during the Lupron (leuprolide) trial surgery may identify endometriosis.
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Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Abdominal pain: Sounds like an intestinal problem or recurrent endometriosis. Sometime endo can affect the appendix or colon and cause GI symptoms. Get a gyn checkup and ultrasound. A laparoscopy my be in the future if a remedy can't be found.
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