The constipation will cause dull aching pain in the lower left quad. This is where your colon makes its sharpest turn. Because you are having pain, do not use a laxative, instead try a stool softener such as Dulcolax, which is also safe for pregnant women, or sipping a half water half apple juice beverage, and lots and lots of water. If the pain is sharp and steady, causes you to double over, or is accompanied by fever, go to the ER immediatly, also if you have faild to move your bowels in 3 days, as these all indicate an impacted colon.

