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A member asked:

Can constipation pains be felt mostly on one side? its more painful on the right lower than the left side. thanks

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Pain: Typically the cramping from constipation is usually one sided. This can be left or right. If the pain resolves with laxative great, but do not ignore even people with constipation problems can get appendicitis or diverticulitis.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 7/9/2019

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