I hav IBS and have been experiencing severe stomach pains. I think it's centered in my intestines. It doesn't seem to be from my muscles, and it's between my naval area and my connected ribs--about two inches about my belly button. The best way to describe it is saying that the pain feels like sumone taking dull knitting needles and poking my stomach and intestines. I highly doubt the pain is from diarrhea or constipation, it doesn't "feel" like it, although I get both regularly, and it's different from my regular abdominal pains. Any suggestions anyone? (They'd be much appreciated. ^_^)
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it might be appendicitis... this is called referred pain... you feel it in your naval area and around you belly button, but in fact the cause of it is the appendix...\nyou should see a doctor, because when it is an appendicitis, it's urgent...\n(excuse me for my poor english, i'm a belgian, so speaking dutch normally)
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Try the links below. The first is a quiz to see if you have IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). The other one is a link to all the hits that contain "mucus in stool" on WebMD.com. I hope this helps. Just be careful. I searched for "blood in stool" and a lot of cancer articles came up (see the third link). I would have your stool tested again to see if there's anything seriously wrong.
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You could well have IBS - its very common and nothing to worry about. I have it and I just have to get on with it. It's usually set off either by a poor diet or anxiety/stress. \n\nJust go to your doc's to get it checked out and they'll prescribe you with pills to get it under control.\n\nGood luck, not that you need it, I've just noticed people write that a lot on here!
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You need to be more specific about your symptoms.\n\nWhere in your abdomen is the pain? Upper, lower, middle, right, left, center? Is it a radiating pain, or a constant, unchanging one?  Are you vomiting?  How does your head feel?  Fever?  Are there pains anywhere else, like your back or rectum area?\n\n\nCould be appendicitis, gallbladder attack, pancreatitis, or other things.  For any of the above three, you must go to hospital asap.  Appendicitis and pancreatitis can be and are deadly sometimes.
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Its pretty good for IBS, particularly if you have been suffering from the condition for less than 10 years or so.  In chinese medicine IBS is belived to be caused by a disharmony between the liver and spleen.  You should idealy look for an acupuncturist who is qualified in traditional chinese medicine to degree level at least, and who is registered to an appropriate regulating body (in the UK that is either the BaCC, the ATCM or the CMH, if you are in another country you will need to find out who your regulating bodies are).  This way you can be sure that the practitioner will be competent and will use the correct techniques i.e sterile needles etc... , Acupuncture does not really hurt, but you will feel a numb or tingling sensation around the needle, most patients acutally find this pleasent, it will probably be about 12 needles and the practitioner may recomend that you take a herbal formual (a very good one for most ibs cases is xiao yao wan, and it is likely that this is what you will be prescribed, however if you are given the option to brew raw herbs or to take the formula as a pill, i would reccomend brewing the raw herbs as this always gives better results.)  Another thing that you may wish to consider is ear acupuncture, this is a combination therapy devised by a french doctor about 50 years ago, it is based on theories derived from acupunture, reflexology and orthodox medicine.  it is so effective it has been completely adopted by most chinese medicine practitioners, if you are not keen on needles this is especially good as the practitioner can put acupressure seeds or magnets onto the ear in the appropriate places, which do not pierce the skin, these are left on for up to a week at a time and you will press them throughout each day, at the end of the week they will be applied again to the other ear and the process continues, this is usually a cheaper option than acupuncture, but i think in IBS it may be equally as effective.  Another thing that is good for IBS is to eat a piece of fruit imediately before having a meal , as this helps to stimulate the digestion, also you should drink a glass of warm water with honey in it every morning before you eat anything.  A really good tablet to take is colpramin (you may have already tried this) which contains peppermint oil and is in a thick capsule that does not break down until it gets to the large intestine, it stops the spasms that cause the pain and bloating, it can be brought from any high street pharmacy. \nI think that Chinese medicine will be a goood choice of treatment for you because you also suffer from anxiety and phobias, these are also symptoms that chinese medicine relates to the liver, so if you recieve treatment for IBS all of these problems will be treated at the same time, so you will feel much better.  good luck\n If you want to find out more about traditional chinese medicine you could log on to tcmcentral.com.
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StudentMD and Lana gave a pretty good explanation and description. Pain from appendicitis is due to the appendix becoming obstructed and distended.\n\nNausea, vomiting, no desire to eat, vague pain around your belly button, and subsequent migration of sharp pain to the right lower abdomen (this can vary according to certain factors such as pregnancy), fever. If not appendicitis these symptoms can be many other rather serious conditions.\n\nIf you even suspect that there is something wrong with your appendix, go to the emergency dept. DON'T WASTE TIME WONDERING.\n\nI want to add one thing, if your appendix actually burst, you may actually feel LESS pain for a short time, because like I mentioned above the pain is due to distension. THIS IS NOT A SIGN THAT THINGS HAVE GOTTEN BETTER, BUT WORSE. Ruptured appendix can be life threatening. Don't guess, just get seen. I hope you are already on your way to the ER.
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The cause of abdominal problems can be hard to pinpoint. Sometimes minor and serious abdominal problems start with the same symptoms. Fortunately, most abdominal problems are minor, and home treatment is all that is needed.\n\nMany times the exact cause of abdominal pain is difficult to determine. The severity of your pain, its location, and other symptoms you have may help determine what is causing the pain.\n\n    * Generalized pain occurs in half of the abdomen or more. Generalized pain can occur with many different illnesses and will usually go away without medical treatment. Indigestion and the stomach flu are common problems that can cause generalized abdominal pain. Home treatment may help relieve some of the discomfort. Generalized mild pain or crampy pain that becomes more severe over several hours may be a symptom of a blockage of the intestines (bowel obstruction).\n    * Localized pain is located in one area of the abdomen. Localized pain that comes on suddenly and is getting worse is more likely to be a symptom of a serious problem. The pain of appendicitis may start as generalized pain but often localizes to one area of the abdomen. The pain from gallbladder disease or peptic ulcer disease often starts in one area of the abdomen and remains in the same location. Localized pain that gradually becomes more severe may be a symptom of inflammation of an abdominal organ.\n    * Cramping, which can be very painful, is rarely serious if it is relieved by passing gas or a stool. Many women have cramping pain with their periods. Unless it gets worse, lasts for longer than 24 hours, or localizes, generalized cramping pain is usually not cause for concern. Cramping that starts suddenly with diarrhea or other minor health problems can be quite painful but is usually not serious.\n\nOccasionally, severe pain that develops suddenly may be a symptom of rupture of the stomach or intestines (perforation), torsion of the testicle or ovary, a kidney stone, gallbladder disease, or blood flow problems. The pain caused by appendicitis or gallbladder disease may increase with movement or coughing. Pain that increases with movement or coughing and does not appear to be caused by strained muscles is more likely to be a symptom of a serious problem. A visit to a health professional is usually needed when severe abdominal pain comes on suddenly, or new and different mild pain slowly becomes more severe over several hours or days.\n\nAfter a minor abdominal injury, pain, nausea, or vomiting may occur but usually improves in a few minutes. Pain and other symptoms that continue, increase, or develop following an injury may mean an abdominal organ has been damaged.\n\nMany medications can cause abdominal pain. Some medications also cause side effects, such as constipation, that can make abdominal pain worse.\n\nReview the Emergencies and Check Your Symptoms sections to determine if and when you need to see a health professional.
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You seem to have severe constipation too. First treat it with the green vegitables and salads.\nHoemorrhoids will suffer while passing stools but scars on large intestine will cause such pains.\nPain of kidney stone is shooting pain, intestinal scars will cause burning sensation.
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Dont know what that pain could be..maybe an ulcer. I wanted to let you know that IBS is more common among women with PCOS. So, it's very possible that you do have PCOS. I recommend visiting this message board to ask all your PCOS quesitons. Maybe someone there has an idea about this pain. As far as I know, it isnt directly related to PCOS. Good luck. http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhpcos?redirCnt=1
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I would recommend getting another ultrasound from another doctor.  This same thing happened to my wife when we were in college.  We saw several doctors until finally one thought they saw stones on the ultrasound.  She was scheduled for surgery and when they got in there they found a lot of necrosis around the gall bladder and the gall bladder itself was severely damaged.  I know this sounds weird but the next time you have a bowel movement check your stool and see if there is a mucous like (snot) substance in it.  The gall bladder is used to store bile that is made in the liver.  It is the bile that is released from the gall bladder that allows us to break down fats from our diet.  If the duct is blocked or the gall bladder is working improperly then you will see fat in your stool because your body is unable to break it down and use it for energy.  Hope this helps.
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Here are some websites, read them and then please see another doctor.  Hope you are feeling better.  :)\n\nCHRONIC ABDOMINAL PAIN \nConstipation – this is by far the most common cause of chronic abdominal pain. ... Both, however, can cause upset stomach and abdominal pain. ...\nhttp://www.askdrsears.com/html/8/t080300.asp \n\nAbdominal pain information produced by medical doctors (abdomen ... \nLearn about abdominal pain (pain in the stomach / abdomen) including causes, how abdominal pain is diagnosed, characteristics of pain, tests, ...\nhttp://www.medicinenet.com/abdominal_pain/index.htm \n\nPostgraduate Medicine: What could be causing chronic abdominal pain... \nAfter common causes of chronic abdominal pain have been excluded, less common causes should be considered. Abdominal wall pain is one of the more frequently ...\nhttp://www.postgradmed.com/issues/1999/09_99/debanto.htm \n\nNonulcer stomach pain \nThe exact cause of nonulcer stomach pain is unknown. ... For others, nonulcer stomach pain tends to be a long-lasting (chronic) or recurrent condition ...\nhttp://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00524.html \n\nMedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Abdominal pain \nStomach pain; Pain - abdomen; Belly ache; Abdominal cramps; Acute abdomen ... Possible causes include:. Excessive gas; Chronic constipation ...\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003120.htm
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Maybe you have IBS? This causes stomach cramps and diarrhoea, it can also cause constipation. You should see your doctor though.
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check with your doctor.  If the pains are really generalized, it's probably nothing, but if they are sharp, local pains, it could be a sign of something more serious.
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IBS is similar to ulcarative colitis in that you may have periods of constipation and bouts of bloody diarrhea. Sometimes diet can affect it, sometimes lactose can aggravate it. IT can be cyclical in nature. THe best way to manage this condition is by lifestyle changes. If you are having constipation, increase the amount of fiber you are eating. If you are having diarrhea, eat low fiber foots like meat and potatoes. Sometimes medications like Asacol or Sulfasalazine can help. THese are anti-inflammatory drugs specifically made for GI problems. I hope this helps you. A GOOD gastroenterologist and a sympathetic friend will get you through this condition. It may improve with age.
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It would help if you could describe the pain more.  First - sharp or dull?  Second - (after eating) is it constant/relentless or does it come & go in waves?\nDo some foods tend to cause the pain more often than others?  In particular, have you ever noticed that fatty foods like pizza or hamburgers are worse than others?  \nIt really does sound like its either gallstones or ulcers (prob duodenal) as mentioned above.  If you notice a pattern with fatty foods, its more likely gallstones.  If antacids help, it may be ulcers.  Do you have heartburn?  \nDo you have any jaundice or yellowing of your skin or eyes?\nDo you remember what "gallbladder test" was done?  A sonogram and check of liver enzymes would be a good start.   If you had them done at a time you had no symptoms, its conceivable that you passed your stone and no longer had any irritation or remaining stones.  \nTALK ABOUT THIS WITH YOUR DOCTOR.  You've been having symptoms for a few years now - something needs to be done.  These are usually relatively harmless (the discomfort aside), but if it simmers for too long untreated, more serious complications can potentially develop.\n\nProblems less likely based on your description, but possible:\nChronic Pancreatitis\nChronic Hepatitis
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The body has "normal" aches and pains, as well as pain that needs to be diagnosed.\nIf yours if just an ache, I wouldn't be concerned unless it last or gets worse.\nDo you have a fever? nausea? vomiting?diarrhea?constipation?\nYour symptoms are too vague to give an absolute answer here.  Yes, it could be ovulation or constipation or a stomach "bug"\nI would wait it out and see what happens before calling the doctor.
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It is more then normal I used to have the same problem. I Was told from my Aunt that its your body getting you ready for the real pain during child birth the same pain you feel is less but around the same lines though. Well I learned over time that doing sit-ups even in bed or crunches works for the pain the muscles in your belly need to contract and release from time to time if it hurts worse then just do one or two then wait then a few more then wait over time your body gets used to the movement. It took me about 6 months but everyone is different. So do what you can bend over walk a bit give it time. If you feel very concerned then talk to someone near you and adult you trust enough to talk to. Then see if you should see your doctor. You can learn more if you write down all your questions so nothing is left out and the doctor can teach you things that you never learned in School.