Question 1

daughter feels tenderness left side under rib and radiates to back,says she feels pressure on left side of abdomen?

Accepted Answer

Keep bowel regular: the location of the pain indicate the pain is caused by gas trapped between hard stool make sure she drinks plenty of water and juices pop and sodas and caffeine are not a good source of hydration eat more fruit and eat mor fibers use heat pad and take a stool softener there is a possibility in spite of the pain being on the left and her young age that she might be having gallbladder attack

Question 2

gastrointestinal doctor's or doctor's, having pressure/bloating on left side of abdomen and on right side of abdomen after little meals or fluids, also having gassy build up in intestines and passing frequent gas stools are floating with cloudiness?

Accepted Answer

: Time to see a dr I would think.

Question 3

im always hungry, have heartburn often and always have pressure on my left side of my upper abdomen im tired often too and wake up nauseas what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Heart burn: Could be gastritis , peptic ulcer disease , pancreatitis you need to see a doctor to figure this out.

Question 4

i have dull pain and pressure on my left side of my lower abdomen and my period is late by two weeks. but i have been abstinent for 6 months. do you have an idea of what this could be?

Accepted Answer

Make sure: it is not pregnancy by doing a pregnancy test if you were even close to a guy. Otherwise see your health provider to check for cystitis or ovarian cyst or colitis or other etiology.

Question 5

feeling a little pressure in left side of abdomen, usually occurs when i lay on right side?

Accepted Answer

Exam needed: This is a nonspecific symptom and more information about the discomfort is needed. This is an area where muscle, spleen and intestines are present. A physician will take a thorough history, perform a physical examination and order any appropriate tests in order to make a diagnosis.

Question 6

feeling pressure in left side of abdomen and pelvic area. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Anything: Most people think their whole abdomen is their stomach, but the stomach is in the upper middle or upper left of the abdomen.  If your lower abdomen hurts, that could be your skin, muscles, bladder, uterus, or intestines. If the upper part of your abdomen hurts, it could be acid reflux, pancreatitis, or other problems. See a doctor for an assessment.

Question 7

daughter has tenderness on upper left side of abdomen under rib radiating to back and says she feels pressure on left side? like a gas bubble

Accepted Answer

ULQ pain: Unless pregnant, there are few things in a 15 year old female that can cause pain in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen.  Intestinal disease or even constipation can mimic these symptoms.  See a healthcare provider for tests and advice if persistent.

Question 8

what can be the main cause of pressure, spasms, and pain in the lower left side of abdomen in a female?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Anatomical
, colon, ovary, tube, small bowel, kidney ureter stones, venous obstruction.
Causes
infection, perforation, stones, polyps, cysts, cancers.

Question 9

focal discomfort left side of abdomen about level of last rib that feels better if i apply pressure to it. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Duration is key here: The area you describe is the location of the splenic flexure, the spot where your colon makes a right turn and heads down toward the rectum. It can often be a place where feces gets hung up briefly and causes pain. But it should pass within 12-24 hours. Something that lasts longer could be trauma (which you would know about) to the spleen area; less likely stomach issues. OK to watch a few days.

Question 10

what could cause the left side of my abdomen to have a sharp pain when i put pressure on it?

Accepted Answer

Common causes: are ovarian cyst, uti, kidney stone, diverticulitis, colitis, shingles.  But it can be appendicitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, or something even more serious.  If pain persists, see a doctor for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.

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Daughter feels tenderness left side under rib and radiates to back,says she feels pressure on left side of abdomen?

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Gastrointestinal doctor's or doctor's, having pressure/bloating on left side of abdomen and on right side of abdomen after little meals or fluids, also having gassy build up in intestines and passing frequent gas stools are floating with cloudiness?

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Im always hungry, have heartburn often and always have pressure on my left side of my upper abdomen im tired often too and wake up nauseas what's wrong?

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I have dull pain and pressure on my left side of my lower abdomen and my period is late by two weeks. but i have been abstinent for 6 months. do you have an idea of what this could be?

A member asked:

Feeling a little pressure in left side of abdomen, usually occurs when i lay on right side?

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Feeling pressure in left side of abdomen and pelvic area. what could this be?

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Daughter has tenderness on upper left side of abdomen under rib radiating to back and says she feels pressure on left side? like a gas bubble

A member asked:

What can be the main cause of pressure, spasms, and pain in the lower left side of abdomen in a female?

A member asked:

Focal discomfort left side of abdomen about level of last rib that feels better if i apply pressure to it. what is this?

A member asked:

What could cause the left side of my abdomen to have a sharp pain when i put pressure on it?

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