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I often have tenderness in lower left abdomen when i press but once i pass gas or a bowel movement it disappears.can this be a symptom of ibs or else?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Gas filled or cramping bowel can lead to localized tenderness that resolves after passing gas or having a BM. IBS commonly causes such cramping.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 7/4/2017

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A member asked:

I often have tenderness in lower left abdomen when i press but once i pass gas or a bowel movement it disappears.can this be a symptom of ibs or else?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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