Had stomach pain in my lower stomach for 4 days now thought it might of been constipation but i took a tablet seenokot and passed a stool few hours later but the pain was still there its more of an ache but i do get stinging pains for a few seconds now and then could it still be constipation or more likely an infection?
Hello, paul21cfc,Pain in the lower abdomen can be associated with constipation and build up of gas in the intestine that can put pressure on the nerve endings. You said that you did have results after taking snoot. It is possible that the evacuation may not be complete. You might want to take stool softener like Surfeit or Dorian once a day for a few days. Main thing is, your dietary habits. I recommend that you go on a high fiber diet which includes wholegrain cereal. Fresh fruits and vegetables along with adequate amounts of water. Also, regular exercise program, like walking 2-3 miles/day three times a week will be helpful. Any kind of infection of the intestine usually causes diarrhea and even fever and chills. In your case that is unlikely. Sometimes, laxative tablet itself can irritate the lining and give some ache sand pains. Hope this helps. I wish you well.