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I am having terrible pain in my lower abdomen and pelvic area for the last 5 days. they feel similar to contractions, but i am not pregnant. what could be causing this pain?

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Many things: could be responsible, but you need to be examined and have more of a history taken in order to have any idea what these are, unless you are constipated. Then it could be trapped gas. Try a laxative, but if not better or if worse then see a clinic.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I am having terrible pain in my lower abdomen and pelvic area for the last 5 days. they feel similar to contractions, but i am not pregnant. what could be causing this pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Dr Zimon and 2 doctors agreed

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