My bf is 27 year old male, 160 lbs. He has been expierencing stomach pains in his lower abdomen for about 2 weeks now. It comes and it goes. He says it feels like there is has trapped in his stomach but when he passes gas or has a bowel movement, it doesn't help with the pain. He's tried taking over the counter medicines such as gas-x and beano with still no relief. He can't go to the doctor. Due to the fact he has no insurance. Anybody have any idea on what he should do??
Where in the lower abdo? Right hand side could be appendix flare up or inflammation at the terminal ileum.. This happens if you are constipated a lot as things back up and cause issues in these areas.. I don't know what to suggest for left hand side as I don't know where the pain is being felt.. Can you be more specific? If he presses on one side of the lower abdo does he get pain on the other for example? It could even be a UTI at this point.
There are of course a number of other issues like IBS and UC and Crhon's but you're talking about 2 weeks here so it's something which has come on sudden so it's unlikely to be a chronic illness.
The pain is felt in the middle of his lower abdomen. He is still having regular bowel movements ( that are normal consistancy) and hasn't complained of any pain while urinating. He says it feels like gas pains but the pain doesn't subside when gas is passed. It also goes away on its own but then returns out of nowhere.
Hi, suggestions, can you get enteric coated peppermint capsules? which are very good for gut problems, also Turmeric capsules 95% Curcumin for inflammation and then there's probiotics, just things worth a try. You can check info on these online.
Thank you. I'll have him try these.