My boyfriend has pain in lower stomach?!

My boyfriend has pain in lower stomach?

This has been on and off for the past few months. The pain is below the belly button and above his pubic hairline. It is cramps with soreness if you press on that spot. He says it makes him feel like he needs to have more frequent bowel movements although he does have them. I know everyone is going to say "go to the doctor" but he does not have insurance and he wants to know what's going on BEFORE he seeks medical attention. CAN ANYONE HELP???

Honestly in situations like this it can be anything from gas which is truly painful, causes bloating and sometimes sharp pains, not to mention cramps and soreness. If you want to try and rule out somethings I personally reccomend people to drink perrier or some type of drink with bubbles, and without sugar if you can. I would then recomend that they drink ginger , dandelion or a black tea for digestion and detox. If none of these work and the soreness continues then I would go to the doctor, but it could truly be serious or nothing at all. For most cities there is a clinic that is for people without ensurance but try the things I recommended which would be able to maybe kinda tell you if it is gastro or not. I mean I am not doctor.