What are the the symptoms of constipation vs. period cramps?
Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 at
7:24 pm
I’m just trying to figure out which one I have 
I’m 13, i’ve had constipation before and i havent had a bowel movement for 2 days now (getting a little worried) i’ve been having gas as well. My tummy hurts, but im pretty confident that is period cramps. My period is active right now, by the way. Thanks to anyone who answers, best answer will be chosen. if you need more info, tell me what and i will add details. Thank you so much!
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Constipation pain is higher, closer to your waist, but not quite that high. If you push into your stomach and more toward your side you can feel a firmness. That is the intestines backed up with "you know what". If you let it go very long it can be truly painful and potentially dangerous. Dairy & bread products (donuts, crackers etc) increase constipation as well as antihistamines (they dry you out) and pain medications. Not drinking enough liquids and other things, but these are the most common. The gas is a sign, but chocolate and beans causes gas in many people too.
The cramps from your menstrual cycle are located down further and to each side above your pelvis in the general area of where your ovaries are located. These are increased especially when you pass any clots of blood….. larger clots equal more pain.
I hope this helps you. ":-)