Why do I keep getting pains in my lower abdomen?

Sharp pains in abdomen and getting light headed, should i be worried?

• for about two weeks been getting sharp pains in my lower abdomen its so wierd it just hits me and i feel so sick. its always really bad in the morning and after i go to the rest room. im starting to get worried i thought i was prego but im not i double checked so i dont know why it is making me so sick or what the pains are coming from! also my period is about a week late so i was wonder if it has something to do with that?

• Answer:

  If you are having constipation alternating with loose stools, there are several things which could cause both this and the abdominal pain. The first thing you need to look at is your diet. One of the most common causes of this problem is constipation, so make sure you are eating sufficient fibre and drinking plenty of water. Constipation can cause severe abdominal pain, alternating hard and loose stools, nausea, loss of appetite, headaches and general malaise If the blood you see red, that indicates it is coming from the colon or anus. It is not uncommon for people with constipation to bleed a little from the anus as they pass a hard stool which causes trauma to hthe sphincter. the lightheadedness you experience on standing could be associated with a postural drop in your blood pressure, which can occur with dehydration. This is not a diagnosis. You need to go to see a doctor and describe all these symptoms. If you don't have insurance, try eatng a good healthy diet and drinking pleanty of fluids to see if this improves the situation. It might help to talk to a pharmacisit about taking a mild laxative or (better) a stool softener whcih you can buy over the counter