What is the needle-prick like sensation in my abdomen?
Patient: I am a 19 year old Latino Male 6'0" 180 pounds, needle-prick like sensation on lower left abdomen, unable to release much stool, but no blood in the stool at all. Family has a history of diabetes and hypertension, bowel movements are normal but not coming out of the body completely Doctor: Hello & Welcome to HCM,Thanks for posting the query.Causes of left side abdominal pain-- Intestinal irritable syndrome with constipation.- Diverticulitis.- Crohn's disease  with diarhhea and blood in stool.- Renal Stone.-kidney infection with Urinary tract infection.-Inguinal Hernia.- Intestinal obstruction. So go for proper investigation-- Blood test- Urinalysis and culture of urine- Ultrasound of abdomen.- Sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy.After getting the correct diagnosis take treatment.Meanwhile take Laxative and fiber in diet.Hope my answer will be effective for you.Thanks,Dr.Soni VermaHomoeopathic Physician -