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Sharp Pain In Lower Abdomen. What Could Be The Reason For Pain?
Iv been getting sharp pain in my lower abdomen on the left hand side.. Iv noticed it flare up a few times in the last couple of years but only on the left hand side.. While I'm walking I feel it most or when coughing.. I have to bend over and push my lower abdomen in to try to stop pain when I cough.. Do u have any idea what this could be.. Iv never been doctors about it but it's started happening again so I think something is wrong
Tue, 19 Nov 2013
hello there!
I read your query and i want you to know that there could be multiple possibilities for the left iliac fossa pain (left lower quadrant).And it needs a clinical correlation with your basic history physical examination and some workup to rule out different etiologies and Differentials.
large bowel , rectum and sigmoid colons may be affected from diseases like IBS inflammatory bowel syndrome or diverticulosis or Chronic constipation or any condition of large intestine.so in nut shell your gastro intestinal tract needs workup.
gynecological causes can be the reason for that too ( sorry but i cant see the gender or name while answering the question)
You need to see a gastro enterologist and mean while continue good bowel habits. Here are some
Increase fluid intake
increase fiber
Early break fast 10 minutes after it for 10 minutes on the toilet.
regular excercise
avoid stimulants
lose weight
Hope you will find a relief
regards
Dr S Khan
I read your query and i want you to know that there could be multiple possibilities for the left iliac fossa pain (left lower quadrant).And it needs a clinical correlation with your basic history physical examination and some workup to rule out different etiologies and Differentials.
large bowel , rectum and sigmoid colons may be affected from diseases like IBS inflammatory bowel syndrome or diverticulosis or Chronic constipation or any condition of large intestine.so in nut shell your gastro intestinal tract needs workup.
gynecological causes can be the reason for that too ( sorry but i cant see the gender or name while answering the question)
You need to see a gastro enterologist and mean while continue good bowel habits. Here are some
Increase fluid intake
increase fiber
Early break fast 10 minutes after it for 10 minutes on the toilet.
regular excercise
avoid stimulants
lose weight
Hope you will find a relief
regards
Dr S Khan
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