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Why did I experience intense lower abdominal and back pain?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I experienced intense pain in my lower left abdominal area and back for around ten minutes. The pain subsided on its own, without any pain relief medication. Please help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Ghulam Fareed

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ghulam Fareed is a skilled medical gastroenterologist with expertise in diagnosing and treating digestive system disorders. He specializes in managing conditions like acid reflux, hepatitis, ulcers, and inflammatory bowel disease. With years of clinical experience, he focuses on accurate evaluation, advanced endoscopic procedures, and long-term gastrointestinal health management.      

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Hello,

Welcome to Icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern. I am currently reviewing your case history and will provide a detailed response in some time. Please await my message.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Also please tell me is any prescription required for medication, or is it available over the counter?

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Ghulam Fareed

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ghulam Fareed is a skilled medical gastroenterologist with expertise in diagnosing and treating digestive system disorders. He specializes in managing conditions like acid reflux, hepatitis, ulcers, and inflammatory bowel disease. With years of clinical experience, he focuses on accurate evaluation, advanced endoscopic procedures, and long-term gastrointestinal health management.      

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

To address the issue, which seems to be related to your gut, I suggest you the following steps:

  1. I suggest you avoid consuming meals from restaurants or reheated dishes for a few days, if possible.

  2. Opting for a soft diet cooked at home could be beneficial.

  3. Incorporating yogurt into your diet (natural probiotics) or using over-the-counter probiotic supplements once daily for five to seven days can enhance your gut microbiota. This might help manage mild infections without requiring antibiotics.

  4. I suggest the anti-spasmodic medication, such as Mebeverine or Drotaverine, should be readily available. You can take it one to two times a day, around half an hour before meals or whenever you experience abdominal pain. This medication aids in relieving pain caused by smooth muscle spasms, which can arise from the gut, kidneys, and sometimes gynecological issues.

I hope this helps. Please revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At November 22, 2023
Reviewed At December 10, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ghulam Fareed is a skilled medical gastroenterologist with expertise in diagnosing and treating digestive system disorders. He specializes in managing conditions like acid reflux, hepatitis, ulcers, and inflammatory bowel disease. With years of clinical experience, he focuses on accurate evaluation, advanced endoscopic procedures, and long-term gastrointestinal health management.      

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ghulam Fareed is a skilled medical gastroenterologist with expertise in diagnosing and treating digestive system disorders. He specializes in managing conditions like acid reflux, hepatitis, ulcers, and inflammatory bowel disease. With years of clinical experience, he focuses on accurate evaluation, advanced endoscopic procedures, and long-term gastrointestinal health management.      

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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