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Before i have a poo i get pain in the lower left hand side of my stomach put as soon as its ready to exit the pain is gone. i am also 7 weeks pregnant?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Normal functioning: Defecation will cause cramping prior to feces exit, and tends to be more intense when a pregnancy is present as the enlarging uterus tends to compress the lower colon and rectum.

Answered 5/25/2016

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A member asked:

Before i have a poo i get pain in the lower left hand side of my stomach put as soon as its ready to exit the pain is gone. i am also 7 weeks pregnant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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