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I am having abdominal pain, especially to the lower left of my stomach, it is often worse while lying down, i'm not pregnant, what could it be?

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Have it evaluated.: Abdominal pain has numerous causes. See a doctor and have the issue evaluated properly.

Answered 2/20/2015

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Gyn? gi? gu? see MD: Lots of possibilities including: ovarian cyst, twist of ovary ( torsion- surgical urgency), ovulation pain (mittelschmerz), tubal issue including infection, colon/ rectal issues, including inflammation, ureteral stone, nerve, musculoskeletal, other. Tumors, cancers very rare at age 18. See a doc.

Answered 5/31/2015

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Depends: Can be your ovary, can be adhesions, can be musculoskeletal. If the pain is not responding to tylenol (acetaminophen) and is getting worse please go see a doctor.

Answered 5/1/2015

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