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Why do i get lower back pain when i have not used the bathroom or when i am very bloated or gassy?

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Referred pain: Often if you're lower colon is distended with gas or stool, you can feel pressure in your pelvis or low back. This is usually relieved with bowel movements. I recommend taking a stool softener or fiber supplement daily.

Answered 5/30/2017

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Pressure : When you do use the bathroom or when you are bloated and gassy, you do get back pain from pressure on nerves in lower back.

Answered 12/10/2013

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