WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2001: Re: Severe Constipation

Re: Severe Constipation

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 14 Dec 2001 13:47:31 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 14 Dec 2001, Natalie wrote: >
>I have read several topics regarding constipation, but I still have many
>questions. I have always had a problem with constipation. However, the
>last year or so, it has gotten out of hand ( 4 times in a months time).
>I do have endometriosis and have been diagnosed with a retroverted
>uterus.... Could these be related to this?

it might be, but you still need toi see a gastroenterologist for evaluation

I have heard different >stories.
>Also, I seem to get these hard "very noticeable" knots in my left side
>(they are more noticeable when I am haven't been to the restroom. What
>I am not sure about though, is why is it my left side?

because that is where your descendign vcolon is, and the hard knots are probably stool filled colon

Is there a part >of your colon found there? I had my ovary and tube removed on that side
>and it's almost like something is wrong on that side.
>I was in the hospiptal last month with what they thought was a bowel
>obstruction....but they were wrong. I am scheduled for a colonoscopy
>after christmas..... but still very curious. Is one problem causing
>the other one?
>
>Sorry this is so long and gross, but I am tired of feeling full and
>hurting all of the time.
>
>Thanks so much!
>
>--
>Natalie M.
>

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

author of "Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide"

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