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Lower left abdominal pain?

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Dr. Erik Borncamp answered

Specializes in Wound care

More info?: Is it sharp or achy? Is it every time or only sometimes? What type? How long does it last? Anything make it better? Anything make it worse? Does food affect the pain? Have you had any surgery ? How long has it been there? Have you tried any medications? Did they work? Did you injure yourself? Pulled muscle etc? Has anyone done any studies? Need a bit more info? Any nausea? Fevers?

Answered 12/29/2022

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The lower left: of your abdomen is where your rectum sits. The most common reason for pain there is constipation and fecal impaction. However, many other conditions can cause that kind of pain, such as ovarian cysts. Your doctor can get more information and do a physical exam to help figure it out.

Answered 3/22/2020

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Lower abdomen pain: Lower abdomen pain on left side can be caused due to constipation, gastroenteritis, diverticulitis, rectal cancer, colon cancer, pyelonephritis ( infection of kidney ), muscle strain, hernia, testicular causes in males, ovarian cyst, dysmenorrhoea, endometriosis, ectopic pregnancy , appendicitis etc. Best to consult with a doctor . http://patient.info/doctor/abdominal-pain-pro

Answered 1/23/2019

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Could be: Constipation or diverticular disease. If you have a fever and pain and are not constipated, go to your doctor today or er. Acute complicated diverticulitis can be a medical emergency. Don't wait to see if it's getting better.

Answered 5/1/2014

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More info needed: This discomfort may be due to diverticulitis,irritable bowel,inflammation of the colon(colitis), or ovarian/pelvic problems. If symptoms persist, especially if there is tenderness,see your physician who will take a thorough history and perform a physical exam and then order appropriate tests in order to make a diagnosis.

Answered 6/20/2015

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Wide differential: In a young woman this could be pain from ovulation , an ovarian cyst, constipation, excess gas. Less likely diverticulitis Which is seen with fever and typically in middle age patients or older with diverticulosis. The nature of your pain also depends on the time frame, precipitated, alleviating factors, and associated symptoms. See your doctor if this is a chronic issue. If you have a fever call

Answered 6/22/2015

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