A member asked:

I'm a teenage female. i recently started getting a sharp pain in my tummy like cramps and then need to go for a poo. ( not always diarhea.what is this?

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

This could be from: several different causes, depending on how long it's been happening and if there are other symptoms. It could be a viral, parasitic or bacterial infection, a food intolerance or a more chronic inflammatory intestinal problem. Please call your own doctor to discuss and be examined, so that you can be properly diagnosed and treated if necessary.

Answered 2/19/2015

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Irritable bowel: Cramping followed by bowel movement is not unusual. If it becomes a regular issue, particularly if you have alternating constipation and diarrhea you may have irritable bowel syndrome. Increase the amount of fiber in your diet and decrease the amount of gas producing food in your diet. thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Answered 2/19/2015

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