<human>: I am experiencing sharp pain in my lower abdomen when trying to push to deficate. It feels like cramping. I haven t had regular bowel movements due to a lot of scenario changes and travel. Also I am expecting my period. But this cramping feeling is more intense than my usual period cramps.
<bot>: Hi. Thanks for your query. The pains in lower abdomen when trying to push to defecate indicates the following possibilities : -Inflammation of the bowel called Enterocolitis.- Pelvic Inflammatory disease or congestion, may be related to the premenstrual syn Chat Doctor. You're mentioning of the details about the character of the stool, presence of blood and mucus and other factors would have helped me a lot. A 5-day course of an antibiotic and metronidazole, probiotics, anti-spasmodic may help you to get a complete relief. If no relief you need further investigations like the tests of blood, urine, stool, ultrasonography and colonoscopy to find the rot cause and an opinion of a Gastroenterologist and Gynecologist. I hope this answer helps you.