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Sometimes when i'm making a bowel movement, i feel sharp pain in my sides/ pelvic area. it comes and goes. sometimes when i just start to "push" not even after straining for a period of time right in the beginning and makes it hard to pass a bowl movement

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Pain with BM: There may be pain from strain of muscles during defecation. Perhaps taking a stool softener daily or inserting a rectal glycerin suppository would make your bowel movements easier and pain free. If symptoms persist, a rectopelvic examination would be recommended.

Dr Ghattas agreed

Answered 8/2/2015

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A member asked:

Sometimes when i'm making a bowel movement, i feel sharp pain in my sides/ pelvic area. it comes and goes. sometimes when i just start to "push" not even after straining for a period of time right in the beginning and makes it hard to pass a bowl movement

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Ghattas agreed

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