Question 1

what organs are in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen?

Accepted Answer

Very few: Your descending and sigmoid colon. Your left oviduct and ovary, if you were a woman. Depending on whether or not there are large fibroids, or a baby, the uterus may sit in the left lower quadrant.

Question 2

hello, the lower left quadrant of my stomach hurts ( right above my hips ) and i don't know the cause.

Accepted Answer

Stomach pain: How long and do you have any associated symptoms with it? Such as diarrhea, fever, constipation, blood in stool? It might even be a pulled muscle and not your abdomen. Unfortunately this is difficult to say without examining you!

Question 3

is it rare to have to take a second ct scan with contrast because the contrast did not reach the lower left quadrant?

Accepted Answer

This is common.: When you drink contrast for a CT scan, it may take a long time for your intestines to get the contrast from the stomach to the rectum. Typically, CT scans are done 1 hour after you've begun drinking. This can be enough time to fill most of the bowel, but not all of it. Radiologist may request a 2nd scan if there is some question about the colon that wasn't answered on the 1st scan.

Question 4

good morning, what could be the cause of pain in the lower left quadrant for a female age 42. the patient experiences it mostly during menstruation.

Accepted Answer

Whenever pain: associated with menstruation is reported we think of tissues that might be sensitive to reproductive hormonal changes ... such as uterine or endometrial tissue. My first thought might be endometriosis from endometrial tissue lying in the left lower quadrant of the pelvis. Of course other things are possible...making an appointment with your Primary Care Provider or Gynecologist would be best:)

Question 5

what could cause intense lower abdomen pain that subsides to a small pain in the lower left quadrant? the pain lasted about an hour before it subsided

Accepted Answer

Abdominal pain: Top causes for abdominal pain in a young woman include:  ovarian cyst, endometriosis, ectopic, infection, diverticulitis, bowel pain, kidney stone

Question 6

what is the cause of pain in the lower left quadrant of a female age 42. the pain occurs mostly during menstruation. sometimes it occurs before menstruation, it stops when over the counter pain killers are used. ?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Multiple potential causes.  Among the more common would likely be endometriosis, in which endometrial tissue is going in abnormal locations and often causes pain that is worse with menstruation.  Other considerations might include polycystic ovary disease.  Consider being seen for an accurate diagnosis.

Question 7

39 yo male. pain in the lower left quadrant of abdomen for 2 years. ct scan unremarkable except shows bladder wall thickening.  could this be cause?

Accepted Answer

Bladder wall: Bladder wall thickening may be an indication of lower urinary tract obstruction. May need further evaluation or maybe unrelated.

Question 8

the lower-left quadrant of my abdomen sticks out 5-10mm further than the right. no lumps or bumps, just a diffuse bulge. occasionally a little sore like a runner's side-stitch. i'm lean and feel healthy. should i see a doctor? worried it's a tumor.

Accepted Answer

See below: I doubt if it is cancer - you may have an inguinal hernia - very common-  During the covid crisis, I would go to see my doctor only if you have persistent pain - when you press on the area, does it disappear? If so it is probably a hernia - hang in there and make a routine doctors appointment -

Question 9

my lower left quadrant (colon) hurts. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Eval: 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 10

i have slight pain and firmness in my left lower quadrant. what should i watch for to indicate an abnormality?

Accepted Answer

Diverticulitis?: Left lower quadrant pain typically indicates inflammation or infection of the descending colon. However, traveling left kidney stones can give you similar symptoms. Please consult with your physician. Fever and chills, painful bowel movement and urination will indicate urgent symptoms. Bloody urine or stools need emergent evaluation.

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What organs are in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen?

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Hello, the lower left quadrant of my stomach hurts ( right above my hips ) and i don't know the cause.

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Is it rare to have to take a second ct scan with contrast because the contrast did not reach the lower left quadrant?

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Good morning, what could be the cause of pain in the lower left quadrant for a female age 42. the patient experiences it mostly during menstruation.

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What could cause intense lower abdomen pain that subsides to a small pain in the lower left quadrant? the pain lasted about an hour before it subsided

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What is the cause of pain in the lower left quadrant of a female age 42. the pain occurs mostly during menstruation. sometimes it occurs before menstruation, it stops when over the counter pain killers are used. ?

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39 yo male. pain in the lower left quadrant of abdomen for 2 years. ct scan unremarkable except shows bladder wall thickening. could this be cause?

A member asked:

The lower-left quadrant of my abdomen sticks out 5-10mm further than the right. no lumps or bumps, just a diffuse bulge. occasionally a little sore like a runner's side-stitch. i'm lean and feel healthy. should i see a doctor? worried it's a tumor.

A member asked:

My lower left quadrant (colon) hurts. what should i do?

A member asked:

I have slight pain and firmness in my left lower quadrant. what should i watch for to indicate an abnormality?

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