Hi,
I have an issue with bowel movements that started yesterday. After I finished eating yesterday, I had a strong urge to go to the bathroom (it was a diarrhea type of pain) so I kind of held it in and didn't end up going at the time (Big mistake, I know). Later on, I felt gassy and nauseous and there was pain in my lower abdomen. So I went to the bathroom, but was unable to use it properly as there was a stabbing pain in my lower abdomen and rectum? (Not sure if it's the rectum or anus, but it's below my lower back, a stabbing pain there. I was unable to stand properly due to pain and ended up falling asleep with a heating pad on.
Now, today I tried to go to the bathroom but I can't since I feel that sharp pain in my backside whenever I try to "push". There is also still pain in my lower abdomen when I use the bathroom - even to just urinate.
Does this sounds like constipation? I have never felt this kind of pain with constipation before - I can't even push. What should I do?
Any advice would be helpful.
Thanks!