Question 1

my urine is bright yellow almost flourescent and has elevated ketones. i don't take vitamins. been having upper left abdominal sharp pains and dull.

Accepted Answer

See a doc.: Could be jaundice/hyperbiliriubinemia.
I am premature in making this comment.
The liver is on the right side, but hepatic/liver pathology has to be excluded.

Question 2

i have a sharp pain in my lower left abdomen but only when i cough. i have had a cough for just under 2 weeks and the pains only started a 2 days ago?

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Hernia?: Sometimes coughing can cause a groin hernia. This can be painful, and is sometimes associated with a lump that is bigger when standing or coughing. This is usually in the crease of the groin near the public bone. If the pain is higher on the abdomen, it is unlikely to be a hernia. An exam by your primary care doctor can help sort this out. Hope this helps!

Question 3

why do i have sharp pains in the lower left abdomen?

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See your doctor: You should have your doctor evaluate that area in person.  He/she may want to do tests and/or x-rays.

Question 4

what could cause sudden sharp pains in my lower left abdomen?

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SEVERE PAIN = ER: Causes of left lower abdominal pain can include but are not limited to: ovarian cyst, ectopic pregnancy, diverticulitis, endometriosis, inguinal hernia, ovulation pain, intestinal obstruction, crohn’s disease, abscess, ulcerative colitis, seminal vesicle inflammation, cancer, aortic aneurysm, renal infection or stone or injury.  Get chronic pain checked especially if associated with stool changes.

Question 5

does gallbladder diesease cause sharp pains on left side of abdomen too.?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Most of the time the pain is in the right upper quadrant of the belly. However I have seen the pain in the chest, the right lower quadrant and the left upper quadrant of the belly. Just like heart attack pain, it can be from the teeth to the testicles.

Question 6

sharp pains in lower left abdomen, when picking someing up the pain moves to both sides.the worst lasted 3 days but small nagging pain still there.

Accepted Answer

Constipation?: Have your bowels moved?  If not this could be causing some cramps pain.  Try a mild laxative.  If pain does not improve or worsens, see a doctor.  Good luck!

Question 7

i have sharp pains on my left lower abdomen.and they are getting more severe each time, it usually lasts 5-10 minutes twice or more a day. im a woman?

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Several causes: None can be discovered online, you need to be seen and examined, possibly require imaging studies, good luck

Question 8

i've been getting sharp pains in my left side of abdomen mainly from the middle downwards. do you know what is causing this please?

Accepted Answer

Left ABD pain: Left abd. Pain causes include but is not limited to: ovarian cyst, ectopic pregnancy, diverticulitis, endometriosis, inguinal hernia, ovulation pain, intestinal obstruction, crohn’s disease, abscess, ulcerative colitis, seminal vesicle inflammation, cancer, aortic aneurysm, renal infection or stone, injury, angina, heart attack, pneumonia, enlarged or ruptured  spleen, pancreatitis & obstipation.

Question 9

my wife  has sharp pain on the left side of the abdomen. sometimes on the right side of the abdomen.she says  it's worse when she is  standing up. the pain is on and off. she has  been having these pains for 2 weeks now.

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor. Pain for two weeks is long enough to watch and wait. 
Wish you good health!

Question 10

i am 30 years old and i have sharp pains that come and go on my left side of abdomen right below my ribs. any suggestions?

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Need more info: How bad is it? Is the pain on the surface at the rib or deep in the abdomen?  Does it come and go or change with coughing? Does it move? Does it radiate anywhere else?  What makes it worse? Activity?  Eating?  Did you injure yourself? Is it improving or worsening or the same.Other symptoms? Fevers? Chills? Change in bowel movements? Nause?  If so,  see a surgeon.  Need a bit more info.

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My urine is bright yellow almost flourescent and has elevated ketones. i don't take vitamins. been having upper left abdominal sharp pains and dull.

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I have a sharp pain in my lower left abdomen but only when i cough. i have had a cough for just under 2 weeks and the pains only started a 2 days ago?

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Why do i have sharp pains in the lower left abdomen?

A member asked:

What could cause sudden sharp pains in my lower left abdomen?

A member asked:

Does gallbladder diesease cause sharp pains on left side of abdomen too.?

A member asked:

Sharp pains in lower left abdomen, when picking someing up the pain moves to both sides.the worst lasted 3 days but small nagging pain still there.

A member asked:

I have sharp pains on my left lower abdomen.and they are getting more severe each time, it usually lasts 5-10 minutes twice or more a day. im a woman?

A member asked:

I've been getting sharp pains in my left side of abdomen mainly from the middle downwards. do you know what is causing this please?

A member asked:

My wife has sharp pain on the left side of the abdomen. sometimes on the right side of the abdomen.she says it's worse when she is standing up. the pain is on and off. she has been having these pains for 2 weeks now.

A member asked:

I am 30 years old and i have sharp pains that come and go on my left side of abdomen right below my ribs. any suggestions?

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