Question 1

left lower side pain. please help?

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Left lower abd pain: The two most common causes of left, lower abdominal pain are constipation (pain would likely be "crampy") and diverticulitis (an infection of a little sack on your colon), which might have low grade fever and would have a sharper pain when you pressed on it. Women are susceptible to other causes of pain in this area such as pelvic infection or ovary problems.

Question 2

what can cause lower left back/side pain?

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Some thoughts...: For a young guy who's otherwise healthy, we think of lower back strain (muscle strain) as one of the most frequent causes.  Other things that can give pain in that location - kidney stones, gas, constipation, and less frequently kidney infections, diverticulitis.   If you're having a fever, numbness or weakness in any of your legs, or problems controlling bowel or bladder, see your doc asap.

Question 3

what to do about a sharp middle back left side pain?

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Kidney?: Possible kidney stone, u better check with you pcp so he can order , urinalysis and possible xrays.

Question 4

left side pain comes and goes like a spasm, this is my 3rd bought with this in 5 months. if i ly down is goes away, it comes on with activity.  it s l?

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Nonspecific: Your symptoms are nondiagnostic and more description such as location, radiation is needed. Fleeting,sharp pains,especially in the rib cage, are often due to pinching of intercostal nerve or muscle which runs between 2 ribs.  Muscle cramping elsewhere is another possibility. These are more of a  nuisance than anything serious, but a physician should examine you in order to make a diagnosis.

Question 5

left side pain with diarrhia?

Accepted Answer

Can be serious: Diarrhea can be dangerous and life-threatening in elderly people. If you are having three or more runny stools in 24 hours, you should call your doctor. The left sided pain could mean you are suffering from diverticulitis. If so, you would have to be treated with antibiotics. Another common causes would be a viral infection, food poisoning, taking too many medications with a newly added medication.

Question 6

can left side pain be a sign of pancreatitis?

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Yes: Usually the pain is in the center of the abdomen and will go toward the back, however the tail of the pancrease (pancrelipase) points toward the left upper quadrant and you can experiance pain there also.

Question 7

i have had lower left side pain. could it be my appendix?

Accepted Answer

No: The appendix is on the right side and not left. Do you have diarrhea ? Is the pain in the lower abd? If pain persistent and severe see your MD.

Question 8

what does shooting side pain on the left side of the chest mean?

Accepted Answer

Can't say: No way to tell without a proper physical exam and appropriate lab and/ or imaging studies. Too many possibilities to list!

Question 9

sever lower left side pain, difficult to move, stand up, walk. not easing after a few hours.

Accepted Answer

Many body parts...: The left lower abdomen has muscles of the abdominal wall (and the nerves coming out of the spinal cord, going to the muscles), part of the large intestine (colon), the ureter from the left kidney to the bladder, part of the small intestine, the left ovary (lower down), etc...  Pain can come from a variety of problems, so any severe pain in the area should be evaluated by one's doctor or the ER.

Question 10

i have left lower side pain that comes and goes and problems with going to the bathroom. any answers?

Accepted Answer

: Urine or bowel movement? If pain persists see your MD and get checked out. In the meantime make sure to eat regular diet and drink plenty of water.

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