Why does abdominal pain occur when wanting to go to the bathroom?
Oct 14, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Haiming
Introduction
Abdominal pain usually refers to stomachache. Pain during bowel movements may be caused by constipation, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, acute gastroenteritis, food poisoning, or other reasons. It is recommended to promptly visit a hospital for relevant examinations to establish an accurate diagnosis and receive targeted treatment under medical guidance. During treatment, maintain a light diet and avoid consuming irritating foods to prevent worsening of symptoms and interference with recovery.
Abdominal pain usually refers to stomachache. Abdominal pain during bowel movements may be caused by constipation, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), acute gastroenteritis, food poisoning, or other reasons.
1. Constipation
Frequent consumption of spicy and stimulating foods, along with insufficient fluid intake, may lead to dry and hardened stools, resulting in constipation. This often causes abdominal pain during defecation, possibly accompanied by bloating. Abdominal massage can help enhance intestinal motility and promote bowel movements. Eating more water-rich vegetables and fruits can also improve constipation.
2. Indigestion
Overeating or eating irregularly may cause food to accumulate in the intestines without being properly digested or absorbed, leading to indigestion. Besides abdominal pain, symptoms such as diarrhea and bloating may occur. Under medical guidance, medications such as domperidone tablets, itopride hydrochloride tablets, or mosapride citrate tablets may be used to promote gastric emptying.
3. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
If triggered by emotional stress or exposure to cold, IBS may develop. Patients with IBS have sensitive intestines, and during defecation, stool movement can stimulate the intestinal wall, causing discomfort such as abdominal pain and bloating. As directed by a physician, antispasmodic and analgesic medications such as atropine sulfate tablets, scopolamine hydrobromide tablets, or raceanisodamine tablets may be used.
4. Acute Gastroenteritis
Consumption of unclean food may lead to bacterial infection and cause acute gastroenteritis. The inflammation irritates the intestinal mucosa, resulting in abdominal pain, watery stools, nausea, vomiting, and other symptoms. Under medical advice, antibiotics such as amoxicillin capsules, levofloxacin hydrochloride capsules, or norfloxacin capsules may be prescribed to treat the infection.
5. Food Poisoning
Ingestion of spoiled or contaminated food can cause food poisoning. Toxins may irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa, increase intestinal motility, and trigger intestinal spasms, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and other discomforts. Under medical supervision, medications such as ciprofloxacin hydrochloride tablets, norfloxacin tablets, or gentamicin sulfate tablets may be used to eliminate intestinal infections.
Patients are advised to promptly visit a hospital for appropriate examinations to confirm diagnosis and receive targeted treatment under medical supervision. During treatment, maintain a light diet and avoid irritating foods to prevent symptom exacerbation and support recovery.
