Question 1

i have severe pain in lower left side of abdomen, what to do?

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You need to be seen: A few worriesom possibilities are ovarian cyst, ectopic pregnancy and diverticulitis.
These all could be fatal if not treated.

Question 2

severe pain in lower left abdomen pain does not ease?

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There are several: possible explanations for your symptoms but these cannot be determined over the internet. You need to be seen by a health care professional and examined as soon as possible. Don't delay.

Question 3

having severe pain in lower left abdomen feels like there is a tennis ball sized mass causing the pain. happens only during menstration. what is it?

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See a gynecologist: This is probably endometriosis and needs treatment by a gyn doctor.

Question 4

having severe pain in lower left abdomen feels like there is a tennis ball sized mass causiing the pain. happens only during menstration. what is it?

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Endometriosis: I'm not a gynecologist, but noticed that no one has answered your question. Endometriosis would be a consideration. Ovarian cyst less likely but  another possibility. Time to see your gynecologist. A pelvic ultrasound and/or ct scan could be helpful.

Question 5

severe pain in lower left abdomen. thought it was gas. have had it for 2 days. was diagnosed with diverticulosis last year. is this gas? cannot sleep

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Go to ER, now.: Mary, this is not a question for the Internet.

Please go to the emergency room immediately.  What you are describing could be a number of things and you need to be evaluated by a physician.

If you don't feel well enough to drive have a relative or friend drive you or call an ambulance.

I wish you the best.

Question 6

severe pain in lower back, neck and joints.  occasionally a sharp 10+ pain in lower left abdomen.  cannot concentrate nor work.  very opioid tolerant?

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Worrisome symptoms: 30y male w. "neck, low back &amp; joint pain" and severe intermittent abdominal pain needs a wise generalist physician to evaluate for such disorders as ankylosing spondylitis, IBS, autoimmune disorders etc., &amp; a Rheumatology consult might be in order. If the abdominal pain were to be constant or associated with feverishness or vomiting then an urgent general surgeon's evaluation would be needed.

Question 7

what does it mean when i have random severe pain in my lower left abdomen? it's been going on for 3 months now.

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Seek help: Since your symptoms have been present for several months now, it is unlikely to be a simple thing such as an infection/gastroenteritis etc.  The causes of lower abdominal pain are too many.  You need to have further workup, especially if also having any of the following: diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, fevers, blood in stools.  Please see your primary care doctor or a GI specialist.

Question 8

please help me with severe pain in left lower abdomen?

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See below: These are symptoms that could be potentially serious.  Yous should discuss these with your physician.  He/she will thoroughly evaluate you and let you know what's going on.

Question 9

i'm having severe pain into left lower abdomen what could it be ?

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Depends: Could be things like a kidney stone, infection, ovarian problems  or abdominal infection  Please see your doctor for more answers.

Question 10

so the bf has had severe pain in his lower left abdomen and diarrhea for about a week what could this be?

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Diverticulitis: This could be any number of things including an infectious diarrhea, or diverticulitis, appendicitis or even a kidney stone. Severe symptoms indicate seeing a doctor about the condition as soon as possible, and abdominal pain is not something to fool around with, or wait with hoping it will get better.

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Having severe pain in lower left abdomen feels like there is a tennis ball sized mass causiing the pain. happens only during menstration. what is it?

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Severe pain in lower left abdomen. thought it was gas. have had it for 2 days. was diagnosed with diverticulosis last year. is this gas? cannot sleep

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Severe pain in lower back, neck and joints. occasionally a sharp 10+ pain in lower left abdomen. cannot concentrate nor work. very opioid tolerant?

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What does it mean when i have random severe pain in my lower left abdomen? it's been going on for 3 months now.

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I'm having severe pain into left lower abdomen what could it be ?

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