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Lower abdominal pain
I am a 30-year-old woman who has recently noticed changes in my bowel habits. I experience loose stools approximately once every two weeks and often feel the need to have a bowel movement shortly after eating. I do not have any blood in my stool, but I do experience intermittent lower abdominal pain. Last year, I had this pain on two occasions (that feels like menstrual cramping) and underwent two abdominal ultrasounds, both of which were normal. However, this year the symptoms have returned, and I am now experiencing a persistent dull ache in my lower abdomen and lower back. Could these symptoms be suggestive of a gastrointestinal cancer? Should I undergo evaluation for colon cancer?
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Pain in the lower abdomen with loose motion every two weeks with 2 USG done and normal last year indicates gastrointestinal infection like amebiasis.
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Do a routine stool examination and report.
You can try Metronidazole.
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1. Proper handwashing before meals and after defecation helps.
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Your symptoms â intermittent loose stools, lower abdominal cramping, urgency after eating, and a dull lower abdominal and back ache â are much more consistent with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or a functional gut disorder than with colon cancer. You are 30 years old, there is no blood in the stool, and both ultrasounds were normal â these are all reassuring signs against a serious pathology. Colon cancer at your age without risk factors or bleeding is very unlikely.
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Please see a gastroenterologist for proper evaluation. A stool routine test and possibly a colonoscopy can be done if symptoms persist, primarily to confirm IBS and rule out other causes â not because cancer is suspected. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.
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Instead of jumping straight to a colon cancer screening protocol, the immediate next step is an in-person consultation with a primary care physician or gastroenterologist. They can initiate a targeted panel of blood and stool tests. This structured approach will systematically rule out structural or inflammatory diseases, rule out gynecological overlap, and likely steer the management toward functional bowel support, providing her with the definitive answers and reassurance she needs.
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Consult with me for further assistance
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Hi,
Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
Feel free to consult me for further assistance.
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Not sound like gi cancer.its more likely due to IBS and gastritis. IBS is clinically diagnosed via evaluation and examination. You need to change your dietary habits and lifestyle modifications now.if symptoms not improve then consult with general physician .
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Your symptoms do not look line GI cancer . So cancer is unlikely a diagnosis as of now. You could be suffering from IBS-D (irritable bowel syndrome- diarrhoea predominant). But we need further tests to get a definite diagnosis. Diet modification, loperamide tablets and dicyclomine tablets will help
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Get blood and stool tests. Review with report
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You can consult for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Sumit Verma
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Kanpur
1 # Eat a balanced diet
Plenty of vegetables, fruits,
whole grains, pulses, nuts, and seeds.
Limit ultra-processed foods, excess sugar, and excessive salt.
Choose healthy protein sources and healthy fats.
2 # Stay physically active
Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week.
Include strength training 2–3 times weekly.
3 # Maintain a healthy weight
Excess body weight increases the risk of many chronic diseases.
4 # Get adequate sleep
Most adults need 7–9 hours of quality sleep each night.
5 # Stay hydrated
Drink enough water throughout the day.
6 # Avoid tobacco and limit alcohol
Smoking and tobacco use significantly increase disease risk.
7 #Manage stress
Meditation, yoga, hobbies, social connections, and relaxation techniques can help.
8 # Practice good hygiene
Wash hands regularly and follow food-safety practices.
9 # Keep vaccinations up to date
Vaccines help prevent many serious infections.
10 # Have regular health checkups
Monitor blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, dental health, and vision as recommended.
11 # Take medications only as prescribed
Avoid self-medicating, especially with antibiotics.
12 # Protect yourself from excessive sun exposure
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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Need some more details kindly consult
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