Why Does Your Stomach Hurt When You Have To Poop?

You maybe wondering why does your stomach hurt when you have to poop. It’s not something you “just have to live with. It’s a symptom of another health issue, which can be treated.

If you are having problems with pooping, that shouldn’t be a problem. In this article, you will learn about the symptoms, causes, and prevention measures, on why your stomach hurt when you have to poop. This article is to help you and your doctor to figure out the best way to take care of this problem.

Read on to learn what conditions need medical treatment and the procedure’s needed to help relieve and prevent the symptoms.

Let’s quickly jump into the reasons on why does your stomach hurt when you have to poop.

 

1. Inflammatory Bowel Disease

This is a disease, which is also known as (IBD), and you are surprised why do your stomach hurt when you have to poop. (IBD) is among the diseases that causes that.

Inflammatory bowel disease Is also a term used in describing two (2) conditions, which are;

• Ulcerative Colitis: Ulcerative colitis involves inflammation and sores (ulcers), which affects the large intestine and rectum

• Crohn’s Disease: Crohn’s disease is a type of IBD, which affects the digestive system, starting from the mouth down to (anus)

Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are also characterized by;

• abdominal pain

• fatigue

• rectal bleeding

• weight loss

• diarrhea

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), can sometimes lead to life-threatening complications.

IBD can affect any age group, but usually between the age of 15 and 40. 

Symptoms

Inflammatory bowel disease symptoms do not occur regularly, but there are times the symptoms occur.

Below are the symptoms of Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) symptoms.

• Swelling in the tummy

• extreme tiredness

• Having a bloody diarrhoea

• weight loss

• Having a painful red eyes

• painful red skin bumps

• Blood in your stool

• Lost or reduced appetite

Please note that, not everyone may have all of the listed symptoms above. Some may have high temperature, being sick (vomiting) and anaemia. 

Causes

• The cause of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), remains unknown. Stress and diet became suspicious by medical doctors, but aren’t the cause of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

• immune system malfunction, may also be a possible reason because, while the immune system tries to fight bacteria, an abnormal immune response makes the immune system to attack the cells, which are located in the digestive tract

• Family traits are likely to cause inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It’s also common among people whose families have such diseases. Please note that, most people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), may not be the family cause

Prevention

• Eat healthy foods regularly

• Quitting smoking

• Exercising

The following can help to avoid the risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

 

2. Constipation

This can be described as having dry bowel movements, or Having less than three bowel movements in a week. Why does your stomach hurt when you have to poop? Can also be caused by constipation.

Also, constipation has become one of the most common problems in the United States (USA), which affects around 2.5 million people.

Please take note to call your medical doctor, if you have constipation that lasts longer than three weeks.

Symptoms

The symptoms of constipation include:

• Having less than three bowel movements in a week

• Having stomach ache or cramps

• feeling bloated and nauseous

• stools become difficult or painful to pass

• Having dry or lumpy stools

Causes

There are many causes of constipation, such as; lifestyle choice, medical conditions and medication.

Lifestyle cause

• Lack of exercise 

• Stress

• Eating large quantity of milk

• By resisting the urge to have a bowel movement

• Lack of drinking enough water

Medical Cause

• Having a defect in the coordination of pelvic floor muscles, which help in supporting the organs within the pelvis and lower abdomen. The organs help to release stool

• Having a defects in the digestive tract, such as; volvulus, imperforate anus and colonic atresia etc

• Having Intestinal obstruction, which are caused by multiple organ diseases, like the amyloidosis, lupus, and scleroderma

• Pregnancy

• Poor bowel syndrome. The colon contracts poorly and retains stool

Medication Cause

• Antacids containing calcium, such as Tums®

• Allergy medications, like antihistamines (like diphenhydramine [Benadryl®])

• Psychiatric medications, like clozapine (Clozaril®) and olanzapine (Zyprexa®)

• Iron pills

• Antidepressants, which involves the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (like fluoxetine [Prozac®])

There are also some certain blood pressure medicines, which are; calcium channel blockers (like verapamil [Calan SR], diltiazem [Cardizem®].

Prevention

The following can help you avoid constipation

• Drink plenty of fluids

• Drink enough water: take at least seven (7) glass of water daily and avoid caffeine

• Eat more high-fiber rich food, such as; vegetables, whole grains and fruits. All helps to improve gut function

• Carry-out regular exercise, to help stool move easily through the colon

• Don’t ignore the urge to pass out stool

• Eat less food with low amount of fiber, such as meat production, processed foods and dairy

• Avoid much stress

 

3. Anal Cancer

Anal cancer is one of the causes of why your stomach hurt when you have to poop. It’s a type of cancer that occurs in the anal canal.

The anal canal is a short tube at the end of the rectum through which stool passes out from the body. The rectum is the bottom section of your colon (large intestine). When you have a bowel movement, stool leaves your body from the rectum through the anal canal.

Anal cancer is related to sexually transmitted infection, which is called human papillomavirus (HPV). Due to research, HPV is one of the most common cause of anal cancers.

Symptoms

Anal cancer signs and symptoms include:

• Change in bowel habits, e.g. having more or fewer bowel movements

• Swollen lymph glands in the anal

• Discharge of pus from the anus

• Pain in the anal area

• Having anal itching

• Bleeding from the anus or rectum

Please take note that, 20% of patients who are having anal cancer, may not have anal cancer symptoms, and the following symptoms can be seen with anal cancer, but may also be caused by less serious conditions such as hemorrhoids.

Causes

• Smoking

• Lowered immunity

• HPV infection

• Unprotected sexual intercourse.

Prevention

Years ago, researchers have gone into research, looking for the factors that causes anal cancer, and the prevention measures. They discover that there is no proven way to completely prevent this disease, but there are proven ways to lower or reduce the risk. Below are the various methods to reduce anal cancer risk.

• Quit smoking

• Reduce the number of sex partners. For you have plenty of sex partners, can increase the risk of having HPV and HIV infection

• Stay away from sexual intercourse, which is high risk of HPV and HIV infection

• Make use of condoms. Condom is likely to protect you against HIV, but cannot fully protect against HPV

Please all clients should note that, the HPV vaccine Gardasil is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the prevention of anal cancer.

 

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4. Diarrhea

Diarrhea also causes stomach hurts while pooping, and diarrhea can also be acute or chronic.

• Acute Diarrhea: Acute diarrhea, is a diarrhea which it condition lasts for at least one or two days when it occurs. Diarrhea can occur, as a result of a viral or bacterial infection. Sometimes, it could be due to food poisoning

• Chronic diarrhea: This is a type of diarrhea which lasts for at least four weeks, if it occurs. Also, chronic diarrhea can also cause intestinal disease, such as celiac disease or Crohn’s disease

Also, diarrhea is characterized by watery stools or frequent need to have a bowel movement. Normally, without any treatment involved, diarrhea lasts a few days before healing.

Please take note that, if you have diarrhea for about four (4) weeks or more, this indicates another problem, which may be irritable bowel disorder, such as inflammatory bowel disease or more.

Symptoms

The symptoms of diarrhea are;

• Bloating

• Blood in the stool

• Abdominal pain or cramps

• Fever

• Mucus in the stool

• Dehydration

You may experience only one of the listed or more depending on the cause.

Causes

Diarrhea can occur as a result of circumstances. The potential causes of diarrhea are;

• Bacterial infection

• Parasitic infection

• Viral infection

• Food allergy

• Intestinal disease

• Lactose Intolerance: Lactose is a sugar found in milk products, which can cause diarrhea. People who have difficulty in digesting lactose, can have diarrhea after eating dairy products

• Fructose: This is a sugar found naturally in fruits and honey. Fructose can be used as a sweetener to beverages. People who have difficulty in digesting fructose, can also cause diarrhea

Prevention

• Don’t share items like towels, with someone suffering from diarrhea

• Make sure you wash your hands thoroughly before and after eating

• Always disinfect your toilet, including the handle and seat, before and after using it
• Stay hygienic always.

 

5. Endometriosis

Endometriosis also causes the problem of why your stomach hurt when you have to poop. Commonly, endometriosis involved your fallopian tubes, ovaries and the tissue lining pelvis.

Endometriosis is an often painful disorder, which is similar to the tissue that lines the inside of your uterus — the endometrium grows outside your uterus.

The endometrial tissue is made up of blood cells, gland, and connective tissue. This usually grows in the uterus, in order to prepare the lining of the womb for ovulation. When they grow outside the uterus, this is called endometriosis.

Please take note that endometrial can develop anywhere in the body, but usually occurs in the pelvic area, which may affect the fallopian tubes, peritoneum, lymph nodes and ovaries.

Symptoms

The symptoms of endometriosis includes;

• Infertility

• Excess bleeding. This is bleeding between periods (intermenstrual bleeding)

• Painful periods. Pelvic pain and cramping may occur, before it causes menstrual period after several days

• Experiencing pains during or after intercourse. You’re most likely to experience these symptoms during a menstrual period

Causes

The exact cause of endometriosis is currently not fully understood, but there are some possible causes. The possible causes are;

• Fetal development

• Hormones: Due to research, endometriosis is stimulated by the hormone estrogen

• Genetics: Due to genetics, there is an inherited component. A woman who has a close family member with endometriosis, is likely to develop endometriosis herself.

• Surgical scar: Endometrial cells move during procedures such as c-section etc

• Immune system: Having problems with your immune system, can prevent the destruction of extrauterine endometrial tissue

Prevention

• Caffeine

• Stay away from drinks with high or large amounts of caffeine

• stay hydrated

• It’s advised to drink plenty of water, in order to stay hydrated 

• Exercise: Exercise is good for the body, and also helps the body organs to function properly. It’s advice to carry out 30 minutes of exercise at least four times a week. This exercise could lower your chances of getting endometriosis

• Alcohol: Due to research, drinking too much alcohol, can raise the amount of estrogen in your body, which can lead to endometriosis. For women especially, It’s advice to stick to one alcoholic drink per day

 

Final Concepts

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Please take note that all above listed Symptoms, Causes and Prevention measures, are highly researched, and 100% proven for all patients to follow.

Please all client are needed to leave a comment below, to help our team understand your feelings.

 

FAQ

Why Does Pooping Make My Stomach Feel Better?

Poop-phoria refers to the sensation that occurs when your bowel movement stimulates the vagus nerve, which runs from your brainstem to your colon. The vagus nerve is responsible for a wide range of bodily functions, including digestion, heart rate regulation, and blood pressure regulation, among others.

Can Pooping Make You Feel Sick?

It’s noticed that constipation can also make your stomach feel bloated and full. This happens when feces stay in your colon for a long time. This causes a lot of germs to grow in your colon, which makes you feel sick. There are many ways to deal with constipation, depending on how bad it is.

Why Do We Pee When We Poop?

When you pass stool, on the other hand, the stronger anal sphincter relaxes, allowing tension in the weaker urinary sphincter to be released, allowing both urine and feces to pass concurrently.

How Often Should A Woman Poop?

There is no set number of times a person should poop. Three times a day to three times a week is normal for people to poop. Some people don’t have a regular bowel pattern, but some do.

Why does my poop float or sink?

Since high-fiber foods release more air during digestion, if you eat a high-fiber diet that is rich in vegetables and fruits, you may experience floating stools as a result of this. It is because of this that the feces becomes trapped in gas, causing it to float in the toilet bowl.