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My lower left descending colon area has a hard pinching pai, sometimes making it hard to stand up, i'm not sure its bowel, and think it may be muscle.
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Nonspecific: If you think it is the muscle, you're probably right. Could be something called diverticulitis (inflammation of the colon). May want to see your primary care provider for a more complete evaluation, and to order tests (ct scan) if necessary. Hope this helps!
Answered 9/16/2014
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