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What Causes Pain In The Lower Left Abdomen While Having IBS?
Question: I am experiencing pain on my left side, waist line area. I know I have IBS, but, not sure what this pain is related to ... like a squeezing ...
Brief Answer:
possible diverticulitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.
This may indicate diverticulosis or diverticulitis and these are small protrusions in sigmoid colon wall. To establish the diagnosis, you should get a CT scan or colonoscopy done and then medicines such as antibiotics and pain relievers can be used. Changes in diet, starting with a clear-liquid or bland diet that is low in fiber until the pain goes away, then increasing the amount of fiber.
If the pain is severe, you are not able to drink liquids, or you have complications of diverticulitis, a hospital stay may be needed. Treatment will include: Antibiotics given through a vein (intravenous, or IV). Intravenous fluids and nutrition only (no food or drink per mouth) for up to a week to allow the bowel to rest. Only in more severe cases, surgery may be required.
Other causes may be kidneys stones, hernia or IBD exacerbation, and serious issues are not first thing to consider.
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I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us at any time.
Kindly regards.
Wish you a good health.
possible diverticulitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.
This may indicate diverticulosis or diverticulitis and these are small protrusions in sigmoid colon wall. To establish the diagnosis, you should get a CT scan or colonoscopy done and then medicines such as antibiotics and pain relievers can be used. Changes in diet, starting with a clear-liquid or bland diet that is low in fiber until the pain goes away, then increasing the amount of fiber.
If the pain is severe, you are not able to drink liquids, or you have complications of diverticulitis, a hospital stay may be needed. Treatment will include: Antibiotics given through a vein (intravenous, or IV). Intravenous fluids and nutrition only (no food or drink per mouth) for up to a week to allow the bowel to rest. Only in more severe cases, surgery may be required.
Other causes may be kidneys stones, hernia or IBD exacerbation, and serious issues are not first thing to consider.
.
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us at any time.
Kindly regards.
Wish you a good health.
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