Your history does not help to provide you a proper definitive diagnosis.
The cause of your pain could be due to benign spasmodic contractions of the intestines. In case the symptoms are persistent, it may be a sign of irritable bowel syndrome.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic functional disorder characterized by cramping abdominal âpain or discomfort with alterations in âââââbowel habits (bloating, constipation, and diarrhea).â
Lack of major symptoms âlike fever, loss of weight and appetite, âbloody stools, etc. in your case does rule out other causes of âabdominal pain like - inflammatory bowel disease, malabsorption syndromes, lactose intolerance, parasitic infestations, etc.â
IBS does not cause âany permanent damage or ââany serious illness but the symptoms cause severe discomfort & distress âaffecting an âââindividuals work, ability to travel and attend social ââevents. â
Most symptoms of IBS can be controlled with diet, stress management, and prescribed medications ââ(laxatives, antidiarrheals, âââââantispasmodics, or antidepressants). â
Medications like activated charcoal (Charcocaps, charcoal tablets) can help to reduce the symptoms of bloating, belching, etc as they ââabsorb the excess gases produced in the intestine.â
You might consult with your doctor or your gastroenterologist for a proper examination and treatment.â
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