AboutNavita W. Gunter Expertise I am a cervical cancer survivor.
I am also founder of the Cervical Cancer Coalition of TN, producer of VITA - a TV show about health and wellness, and an advice columnist for a local newspaper.
I can answer questions concerning the disease, support groups, treatments, and their after-effects. I cannot and will not answer questions that only doctors should attempt to answer.
Experience I am a 6-year cervical cancer survivor
Organizations I founded the Cervical Cancer Coalition of TN and I also belonge to Gilda's Club, and the National Black Leadership on Cancer III. Community Access TV and I also produce a show called V.I.T.A. (VITAL-INFORMATIVE-TIMELY & ASSERTIVE) main subject is about health and wellness and issue's that affect our community. Brought to you by the Cervical Cancer Coalition of TN.
Publications Ask Navita Advise column running in two local newspaper's.
Awards and Honors Community Awards for service in getting the word out about cervical cancer.
Expert: Navita W. Gunter Date: 7/1/2008 Subject: rectal pressure
Question I recently made a trip to the E.R. with excruciating pain in my lower abdomen, diagnosis;constipation. Went home, followed directions, of the stool softeners, and such. My lower abdominal pain is gone, but the rectal pressure, and bit of tenderness is still there. Is this cause for concern, or just the process of healing because of inflammation?
Answer Dear Lola,
Thank you for writing me I will try to help you out if I can now it seems like this rectal pressure is just an aftermath of you having severe constipation. I would keep a watchful eye on it though just in case it worsen or you get other symptoms or the pain comes back.
