Question 1

what causes pain on left side of tummy?

Accepted Answer

Colon or ovaries: Typically the sigmoid colon or ovaries may cause pain in the lower left side of the tummy while the spleen may cause pain in the upper left portions of the abdomen. But there may be many other causes such as the small intestines or kidneys, pancreas or stomach as well.

Question 2

i ve  pain on left side of tummy [on and off for 2 years],had sigmodioscopy,stool test all normal,ultrasound,omeprazole doesn't help;what could it be?

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Left  stomach pain: I have seen individuals with a vaginal infection w/ mycoplasma/ ureoplasma have such pain. i treat with Zithromax or Doxycycline and Flagyl ( if not allergic to these) and I have seen the pain resolve. Mycoplasma and ureo are normal in the vaginal tract but at times overgrow and cause pain. rare other entities, spigelian hernia, Meckles, check for H pylori. Constipation bowel gas, foods. f/u w/ do

Question 3

pain on left side of tummy...neg pregnancy test but spotted 3 days period due 16th..what do i do??

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Clinic visit needed: There are many causes of abdominal pain, some of which can be simply annoying, like constipation, others can be deadly. The best way to make sure it's nothing dangerous is to be examined by a health care provider. Most of the time the cause can be determined with a physical exam and a few simple tests. Less often, an imaging study or looking inside the belly with a scope is needed.

Question 4

why do i get pain on my left side of tummy after bowel movement and pain in my anus as well. i also feel like i need the toilet more at night. help?

Accepted Answer

How long?: Hard to say the exact issue without more information, could be an infection, IBS, or other bowel issue.  I would start with a high fiber easy to digest diet and discuss further with your GP.

Question 5

i am getting a sharp pain on left side of my tummy by the ribs, like a cramp ache all over also. i feel nauseated, tired and am also getting headaches

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See your Doctor: Abdominal pain can have many complex causes. You need a physical exam to try and figure this out. Please see your doctor.

Question 6

my 4 year old has been complaining of groin pain -left side. last night his tummy started running and he still has pain. i did give him buscopan but it does not help for pain. pectrolyt to stop running tummy also not help?

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Time 2 c a doctor: can't be helped online or at home, kindly take your child to his doctor or to ER, good luck

Question 7

im in pain, left side of my abdomen could this be my diverticulitis acting up again and what shhould i do?

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Diverticulitis: If you have had diverticulitis before, then  it is possible, you need to contact your doctor for antibiotics, and to be evaluated. Go on a liquid diet to minimize bowel irritation and do not use an enema if you have constipation, use miralax (polyethylene glycol). You definitely need to be checked to see if it is something else, like a kidney stone, or females can have ovarian cysts or pelvic inflammatory disease too.

Question 8

after having intercourse next day why do i get poking sharp pain left side of my abdomen it's my 6th day of cycle?

Accepted Answer

Needs to be checked: The pain can be due to
1pelvic  inflammatory disease
2endometriosis
3ovarian cysts
4interstitial cystitis
5some sexually transmitted disease
6vulvodynia
7vaginismus
68urinary infection
7 physical injury 
consult your doctor and ask questions if you have any and get appropriate treatment.

Question 9

pain left side abdomen what could be a reason for that?

Accepted Answer

: First thought is stool retention/constipation. With no more information than that posted it is not possible to provide much of an answer. You are welcome to start over with a description of what character of pain (dull/sharp/pulsing) how long its been there, past attempts to treat, aggravating or palliative factors, etc. With more information a more specific answer could be formed. Or see your doc

Question 10

i have a weird uneasy pain left side low abdomen , what could it be ?

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A number of things : This could be a number of things? It’s best that you get checked out by your doctor

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What causes pain on left side of tummy?

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I ve pain on left side of tummy [on and off for 2 years],had sigmodioscopy,stool test all normal,ultrasound,omeprazole doesn't help;what could it be?

A member asked:

Pain on left side of tummy...neg pregnancy test but spotted 3 days period due 16th..what do i do??

A member asked:

Why do i get pain on my left side of tummy after bowel movement and pain in my anus as well. i also feel like i need the toilet more at night. help?

A member asked:

I am getting a sharp pain on left side of my tummy by the ribs, like a cramp ache all over also. i feel nauseated, tired and am also getting headaches

A member asked:

My 4 year old has been complaining of groin pain -left side. last night his tummy started running and he still has pain. i did give him buscopan but it does not help for pain. pectrolyt to stop running tummy also not help?

A member asked:

Im in pain, left side of my abdomen could this be my diverticulitis acting up again and what shhould i do?

A member asked:

After having intercourse next day why do i get poking sharp pain left side of my abdomen it's my 6th day of cycle?

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Pain left side abdomen what could be a reason for that?

A member asked:

I have a weird uneasy pain left side low abdomen , what could it be ?

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