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What can cause a throbbing pain on my lower left side of my abdomen?

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Dr. Edward Workman answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Many possibilities: Common Causes of Left Lower Quadrant abdominal pain include: Cystitis, prostatitis, Pelvic inflammatory disease, constipation, Rectal abscesses, bowel obstruction, urinary tract infections, ovarian cysts in women, and pregnancy. If the pain persists for more than a couple of days, or if it becomes severe, see Your PCP.

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Answered 12/6/2017

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