HI - My mother is 85 and has been experiencing severe pains in her lower stomach/pelvic area for the last day. She was awake all last night and has not eaten today. She has not been able to go to the toilet and is worried about going to bed tonight because of waking up in pain. Not sure if she should use something to try and make her go to the loo or if she should try something to reduce the pain and possible inflammation. Could it be an infection/ she has diverticulosis? She is generally healthy
Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Since your mother is 85 years old and experiencing severe lower abdomen pain for the first time, this may be due to constipation, UTI, ureteric colicky, muscle catch, Intestinal infection or any other cause like tumor. Since no fever we can rule out infection. But get done one USG random once along witChatDoctorplete hologram and urine test for diagnosis. Hope she is not taking any other Chat Doctor.  For pain, she can take NSAID like Paracetamol or diclofenac. After diagnosing can take suitable treatment. Ask her to take plenty of water. Consult your doctor for examination and management. Hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries. Wish you good health. Take care. Regards