Deepak Patil Deepak Patil Asked 4 months ago

Can severe constipation cause back pain?

I've been struggling with severe constipation for a while now, and recently I've also developed a nagging lower back pain. I'm wondering if there's any connection between these two issues. Can chronic constipation cause back pain?

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Varun Nair Varun Nair Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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Bro, yes it absolutely can. When you are totally backed up, the full intestines put a lot of pressure on the nerves in your lower back. I had this last year and thought I injured my spine or something, but it went away once my stomach cleared. Drink loads of water and start moving around.

Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, pressure from constipation can radiate to your lower back. Try eating papaya, drinking warm water in the morning, and adding high-fiber foods to your meals. But if the back pain is very sharp or severe, or you can't pass gas, please go to a doctor immediately to make sure it's nothing worse.

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Meenakshi Joshi Meenakshi Joshi Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

I really feel your pain, constipation is so miserable and the back ache makes it double. I tried everything from isabgol to warm milk with ghee at night, which actually helped me clear my bowels and relieved the back pressure. Just make sure you walk a bit after dinner and don't sit in one place for too long.

Akash Banerjee Akash Banerjee Joined May 2026 4 months ago

It is honestly so terrifying when you have both constipation and back pain, you start googling and thinking the worst. I was in the same spot and felt so anxious. But actually, they are highly connected because of pelvic pressure. Talk to a doc just to get reassurance, it will make you feel much better.

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Ganga Prasad Ganga Prasad Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Haan babu, pet saaf nahi hota toh peeth mein dard hone lagta hai, poora sharir bhari lagta hai. Apne khane mein thoda dahi aur hari sabzi badhao. Agar bahut zyada takleef ho aur dard badhta jaye, toh l लापरवाही mat karna, turant doctor babu ko dikha lena.

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