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I am having pain or poking kind of feeling in my lower left abdomen and I not getting periods still. I don't have loose motion. I have slight constipation. Please give me some medicine
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Please do a pregnancy test first followed by Ultrasound abdomen and pelvis.
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Constipation can cause a pricking or poking sensation in the lower abdomen. If periods are delayed, hormonal imbalance, stress, or pregnancy should also be considered
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First rule out pregnancy if you have undergone intercourse by taking Urine pregnancy test
For constipation:
• Syrup Lactulose 15 ml at night for 3–5 days for constipation
Tab cyclopam twice daily for 3 days.
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If there’s no periods for long time visit a gynaecologist for ultrasound and harmonal assays if you are non pregnant.Contact me anytime on practo for further consultation
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Go for a pregnancy test and ultrasound abdomen and share results.
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Nee few more history. For further evaluation and management kindly consult me on practo
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Do USG abdomen and pelvis and consult
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Pain or a poking feeling in the lower left abdomen with missed periods can happen due to hormonal delay, ovarian issues, or sometimes constipation-related discomfort. Since your periods have not started yet, it would be important to rule out pregnancy if there is any chance.
In the meantime you may consider:
• Drinking adequate water and increasing fiber intake
• Light physical activity to help bowel movement
Since the exact cause of pain and delayed periods needs evaluation, a detailed review would be helpful. You may book an online consultation for proper evaluation and personalized treatment guidance.
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Lower left abdominal pain with missed periods can be due to gas, constipation, or hormonal changes. Drink plenty of water and eat fiber-rich food.
If pain or delay continues, get checked.
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Pain denotes many things. Need to be assessed. Please consult.
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You need to evaluate properly, take meftal spas for abdominal pain. Before taking this please ruled out pregnancy .consult me on practo for further management and evaluation.
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Pain or a poking sensation in the lower left abdomen with delayed periods can occur due to several common causes. The most frequent possibilities are:
• Constipation, which can cause left lower abdominal discomfort or poking pain.
• Ovulation-related or premenstrual pain when periods are about to start.
• Hormonal delay of periods due to stress, lifestyle changes, or travel.
• Occasionally Ovarian Cyst, which can cause one-sided lower abdominal pain.
If your periods are delayed and there is any possibility of pregnancy, it is important to first rule out Pregnancy with a urine pregnancy test.
Next Steps
• If your period is more than 5–7 days late, do a urine pregnancy test at home.
• For pain relief you may take **Drotaverine or **Mefenamic Acid if needed (after food).
• For constipation you can take Lactulose syrup 15–20 ml at night for a few days.
• If the pain persists for more than 3–4 days, or becomes severe, an ultrasound of the abdomen/pelvis may be needed to rule out ovarian causes.
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• Drink 2–2.5 liters of water daily to improve bowel movement.
• Include fiber-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, oats, and whole grains.
• Gentle walking or light exercise can reduce constipation and abdominal discomfort.
• Track your menstrual cycle regularly, as stress and lifestyle changes can delay periods.
⚠️ Seek urgent medical care if you develop severe abdominal pain, vomiting, fever, fainting, or positive pregnancy test with pain, as that requires immediate evaluation.
If you want, you can also share how many days your period is delayed and where exactly the pain is located, and I can guide you more precisely. You may also book an online consultation for a detailed evaluation.
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Large intestine swelling?????
Tab meftal spas ds two times a day after food for 3to5 days. Oz tab two times a day after food for 3to5 days.
Softovac powder two tsf two times for 10 days for constipation. It's a herbal isabgol flavored with sanuf.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Sahla k k
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2 yrs exp
Kannur
Rule out pregnancy first. Drink plenty of water and include fibre rich foods in diet to relieve constipation.
If still the pain persists it is better to do a usg abdomen and pelvis and consult
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Dr. Sumit Verma
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4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Go for usg
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
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Lower abdomen pain could be due to many reasons. In medicine we refer to Abdomen as Pandora's Box as we never know what could be the under lying cause.
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As you said you are not getting periods regularly, it's advisable to visit a gynecologist
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A sonography will be helpful, but with the referral letter of the Doctor who should visit before doing any test or consuming medicines.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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Jaipur
Do USG and consult
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Dr. Saurabh Tripathi
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Kanpur
Get USG whole abdomen done
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Get usg done and have a follow up
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