Question 1

getting an odd pulling/spasm feeling in my lower left abdomen without pain. happens often when standing,sometime every couple mins. should i see md?

Accepted Answer

Possible hernia, or: Causes of recurrent llq abdominal discomfort may be identified by first addressing accompanying signs/symptoms so as to localize organ(s) involved: vaginal discharge or bleeding, alteration in periods, pregnancy risk? Fever, nausea/vomiting, altered stooling, blood with stool, tenderness, distension? Painful urination/blood in urine? Recent trauma, herniations? Risk factors? If severe get help now

Question 2

8 weeks pregnant and im feeling a thick and pulling sensation from the lower left abdomen down to my left leg. what is that?

Accepted Answer

8 Wks pregnant: At eight weeks of pregnancy, the combined weight and size of the pregnant uterus is sufficient to cause this "pulling sensation" if the position of the uterus in the abdomen is "tilted back" and now resting on the "backbone".  As the pregnancy progresses past 16 weeks, it will be pushed forward and that sensation will probably vanish.

Question 3

hello i felt a slip or a tug at my lower left abdomen lifting a bin. at 2.5 inches left of my naval and then 3 inches down i feel a small knot. soreness. same knot, a bit smaller, is on the other side of my abdomen. no soreness there. hernia or pull?

Accepted Answer

: It could be either, needs a careful exam by a surgeon,. in the meantime use local heat avoid any heavy lifting. hope you do well

Question 4

can you pull a muscle in your lower left abdomen? to the immediate right if the left hip?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are large muscles in the abdominal wall, so there is certainly a chance of injuring the muscle by heavy lifting or other strains to the abdomen.  However, abdominal pain should be evaluated by a physician to make sure it is not due to a problem with the internal organs or due to a hernia.

Question 5

what causes women pain in lower left abdomen?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities..: Finding out the cause of abdominal pain is like solving a mystery:  we collect clues from one's symptoms, history, examination+/- tests.  Therefore, a "hands-on" eval is critical. In general, causes of left lower abdominal pain can include irritable bowel, diverticular disease, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, intestinal or gynecologic cancers, urinary tract infections, etc...

Question 6

what makes female pain in lower left abdomen?

Accepted Answer

Get it checked: In a woman  causes of left lower abdominal pain can include: ovarian cyst, ectopic pregnancy, diverticulitis, endometriosis, hernia, ovulation pain, crohn’s disease, abscess,  ulcerative colitis, cancer, renal infection or stone or injury just to mention a few.  If pain is chronic get it checked out –especially if associated with change in bowel habitus.  Severe abdominal pain warrants er visit.

Question 7

what causes pain in lower left abdomen female?

Accepted Answer

Many causes.: In a woman  causes of left lower abdominal pain can include: ovarian cyst, ectopic pregnancy, diverticulitis, endometriosis, hernia, ovulation pain, crohn’s disease, abscess,  ulcerative colitis, cancer, renal infection or stone or injury just to mention a few.  If pain is chronic get it checked out –especially if associated with change in bowel habitus.  Severe abdominal pain warrants er visit.

Question 8

i have pain in lower left abdomen that comes and goes throughout the day and has going on for weeks now. i am 27. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: This can be many possible causes - in that location can be muscle, bone, intestine, kidney, ovary and female  system if you are female. You will need an evaluation to clarify.

Question 9

i woke up early hours in excruciating pain in lower left abdomen, what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Diverticulitis?: Severe pain low on the left that lasts several hours might be diverticulitis: infection in a little pocket in the lower colon.  It  can usually be treated with antibiotics but severe cases might need surgery.  See a doctor soon!

Question 10

my friend is having bad pain in lower left abdomen what could it be? how do i find out?

Accepted Answer

History is important: Past medical history can shed some light on your question. The person needs a good Physical Exam with possibly some Lab Work and even some Imaging Studies such as X-Rays. Problem could be anything from bad gas pains to inflammation of the bowel or infections process, even atypical appendicitis pain. Get them to Dr.

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Getting an odd pulling/spasm feeling in my lower left abdomen without pain. happens often when standing,sometime every couple mins. should i see md?

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8 weeks pregnant and im feeling a thick and pulling sensation from the lower left abdomen down to my left leg. what is that?

A member asked:

Hello i felt a slip or a tug at my lower left abdomen lifting a bin. at 2.5 inches left of my naval and then 3 inches down i feel a small knot. soreness. same knot, a bit smaller, is on the other side of my abdomen. no soreness there. hernia or pull?

A member asked:

Can you pull a muscle in your lower left abdomen? to the immediate right if the left hip?

A member asked:

What causes women pain in lower left abdomen?

A member asked:

What makes female pain in lower left abdomen?

A member asked:

What causes pain in lower left abdomen female?

A member asked:

I have pain in lower left abdomen that comes and goes throughout the day and has going on for weeks now. i am 27. what could it be?

A member asked:

I woke up early hours in excruciating pain in lower left abdomen, what could be wrong?

A member asked:

My friend is having bad pain in lower left abdomen what could it be? how do i find out?

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