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What Causes Sharp Pain In Left Quadrant Of The Abdomen?

I ve been having sharp pains in my lower left and upper left abdomen for over a week. When I take a deep breath I feel pain in my upper abdomen right below the rib cage. I also I have lower and upper back pain and some pain on the right side of lower abdomen . And some chest pains once in a while on the left side. and I sometimes feel sick to my stomach
Wed, 30 Mar 2016
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You don't mention which type of pain is present and which situations it aggravates.

Most commonly left abdominal pain because of constipation. Drink more water and avoid spicy foods.

Irtitable bowel disease is common finding.

In infection of large intestine that can cause pain on left side of abdomine. stool examination is healful for further diagnosis.

In crohn's disease there is presence of ulceration in ilum area can lead to pain on left side.
Ultrasonography is helpful in crohn's diseases diagnosis.

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Take care.
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What Causes Sharp Pain In Left Quadrant Of The Abdomen?

Thanks for contacting healthcare magic. You don t mention which type of pain is present and which situations it aggravates. Most commonly left abdominal pain because of constipation. Drink more water and avoid spicy foods. Irtitable bowel disease is common finding. In infection of large intestine that can cause pain on left side of abdomine. stool examination is healful for further diagnosis. In crohn s disease there is presence of ulceration in ilum area can lead to pain on left side. Ultrasonography is helpful in crohn s diseases diagnosis. Wish you a good health. Take care. Thanks.