Irritating bowel movement? Everybody occasionally has gastrointestinal problems, such as stomach aches. These are usually minor problems that go away on their own. But if you’re wondering, “Why does my stomach hurt when I have to poop?” Quite often, you have to make an appointment with your doctor.
5 Reasons Why Your Stomach Hurts When You Have to Poop?
Painful bowel movements may occur before, during, or after a bowel movement. You may feel pain in your lower back, anus, lower abdomen, or bowel. There are a number of reasons why it might hurt when you poop, including:
Proctitis
Inflammation of the rectum’s lining is known as proctitis. People with STIs like syphilis and chlamydia are more likely to have proctitis. During bowel movements, proctitis can result in cramps and pain in the left side of the abdomen as well as in the anus.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Abdominal pain associated with IBS may worsen after a meal or during periods of stress. While IBS cannot cause bleeding or weight loss, it can produce symptoms like bloating, constipation, or diarrhea.
Constipation
If constipation is the cause of your stomach pain, you can have intense gas sensations that spread throughout your bellies. Constipated people usually experience a full, bloated feeling, and their belly may even enlarge noticeably.
Ulcers
A lesion on the stomach or first segment of the small intestine is called an ulcer. Like hunger sensations, ulcers can induce a burning feeling. It can cause heartburn, nausea, and vomiting.
Anal Tears
A little cut or open sore on the inside of or surrounding your anus is called an anal tear (anal fissure). Anal tears can be particularly unpleasant during or after you poop, despite the fact that they are common and usually not dangerous.
Tests for Gastrointestinal Diseases
To rule out gastrointestinal diseases, your doctor may prescribe tests, including:
Colonoscopy: Both are used in the initial diagnostic process and involve the examination of various areas, such as the colon, small intestine, and large intestine, using a thin, flexible fiberoptic scope with a camera to detect any ulcers, bleeding, or inflammation.
Upper endoscopy: To check for bleeding, ulcers, and inflammation, a thin, flexible fiberoptic scope with a camera placed in the mouth is used to track the digestive tract to the stomach and upper small intestine.
Esophageal manometry: It measures how effectively you swallow and digest food by using a thin, flexible tube to assess the esophageal muscles and the lower esophageal sphincter’s performance.
Final Say!
Why does my stomach hurt when I have to poop? There are many possible reasons for stomach pain before a bowel movement. It can be because of IBS, constipation, or proctitis. If you’re experiencing the same problem, run to our board-certified gastroenterologist, Dr. Shabbir Jamali, MD, at Gastroenterology.
Schedule your appointment by calling (281) 357-1977.