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Why does the bottom part of my abdomen hurt when I defecate?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

The bottom part of my abdomen hurts, and I cannot pass stools.

Kindly advise.

Answered by Dr. Ajeet Kumar

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ajeet Kumar is a dedicated Physician specializing in gastrointestinal and liver disorders. He focuses on diagnosing and managing a wide range of digestive conditions with a patient-centered and evidence-based approach. His clinical interest includes promoting long-term digestive wellness through accurate evaluation, timely intervention, and personalized care, ensuring patients receive comprehensive support for their overall health and well-being.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand that you must be very upset about your problem.

It seems that you have a defecation disorder, which is difficulty in passing stools. It can occur to anybody, but is common among individuals who have difficulty learning the art of passing stools. For this, you have to relax, remove your anxiety, and start learning the art of pooping. Here are some tips for that.

  1. Diaphragmatic breathing. You can type this on youtube and see the video on how it can be done on the homepage.
  2. Use a laxative. Polyethylene glycol-one sachet twice daily. You can increase to two sachets twice daily.
  3. The best time to poop is in the morning, just after breakfast, and after a half-hour of taking meals, day and night.
  4. Take plenty of water, 2 to 3 liters of water a day.
  5. Exercise daily.

If all the above fail, then there is a computerized therapy called biofeedback therapy. I want you to follow the above tips first, and let me know if improvement; if required, I will suggest when to go for biofeedback therapy.

Pain is a secondary phenomenon. Once your stools become normal, the pain will go away. Do not use painkillers because they may slow down your bowel movements and can cause more constipation.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At May 21, 2020
Reviewed At January 6, 2026

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ajeet Kumar is a dedicated Physician specializing in gastrointestinal and liver disorders. He focuses on diagnosing and managing a wide range of digestive conditions with a patient-centered and evidence-based approach. His clinical interest includes promoting long-term digestive wellness through accurate evaluation, timely intervention, and personalized care, ensuring patients receive comprehensive support for their overall health and well-being.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ajeet Kumar is a dedicated Physician specializing in gastrointestinal and liver disorders. He focuses on diagnosing and managing a wide range of digestive conditions with a patient-centered and evidence-based approach. His clinical interest includes promoting long-term digestive wellness through accurate evaluation, timely intervention, and personalized care, ensuring patients receive comprehensive support for their overall health and well-being.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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