Abdomen Swollen Dull Pain On Left Side

I have had bad stomach pains on the left side with a swollen stomach, looks like I was 6 months pregnant.  The pain reminded me of when I use to have bad cramps during my period. I had heartburn, burping and constipation.  I went to the doctor and he told me I should get an ultrasound to rule out crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, etc.  He also wants me to go for a colonoscopy which is another good idea.  I told him I have been eating Broccoli rob, escarole salad and other greens.  He said it is most likely the broccoli and escarole that is causing it.  I stopped eating all the greens and the pain went away.  I also drank a bottle of magnesium sulfate to clean out my system.  My stomach went down and no more burping and pain. 

Had your vitamin "D" tested lately?

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I have the exact same thing..dull left sided pressure..not quite pain but a very noticeable pressure on left side of stomach near hip...I also have a change in bowel and the gas exist with or without eating! If anyone has a diagnosis please respond!

:( HI, I have the same thing! I have had what feels like ovary pains on my left side fopr over 7 months. It gets worse when sitting and can spread to my back, hips or buttock. I've had stomach and uterine ultra-sounds, blood tests, colonoscopy and lower lumbar MRI. Nothing found.I am very gasy and have bouts of diarihea from time to time. I am also very bloated and have gained about 10 pounds within a year.I'm depressed from feeling this way, especially when every doctor tells me I'm so healthy. I was told it couls be IBS but I have to regulate my diet and no meds can help.It's super depressing! Wish you luck,lets hope it gets better.

try a gluten free diet

I'm a 35 year old female experiencing many of the same symptoms as all of you. Pain starting from left lower rib to hip, swelling in lower abdomen, radiating pain in my lower back and sometimes into my left shoulder. Often, my chest gets tight and I feel like its going to explode. I've just started on the search for an answer, it's not ovarian cysts, kidney stones or any issues that may show up on an endoscopy. I'm wondering if any of you have received an accurate diagnosis and any helpful treatments since your last posts.

I have been doing lots of Internet research trying to get to the bottom of my symptoms and came across the diagnosis of splenic flexure syndrome. I think I may be on to something. I encourage all of those suffering with these undiagnosed symptoms to ask their doctor about this. I plan to interrogate my doctor on Friday!

I was also diagnosed with diverticUlitis after having a colonoscopy done as well. This is the 3rd episode I have had and am tired of taking 2 types of antibiotics, which make me sick. Now I can only handle small portion meals (a good way to diet I guess). My stomach just does not feel like it will ever be back to normal. A high fiber diet is slowly helping me recover too.

ADHESSIONS. Have you ever had a surgery in your past? I am 23, and have had the same issues my whole life, i had dull pain, pain that felt like my skin was pulling, everything type of pain you can think of. i went to Dr., after Dr., and got every test you could possibly ever get, and never had a answer. I even start going to a pain Doctor whom would kill the nerve where i was having pain every week, which still didn’t help much. I ended up having Adhesions, and i had to get surgery to get them cleaned out of my stomach every 6 months until i finally found a surgeon who went in, completely re opened me up, and took the huge massive piles of adhesions. I haven’t had ANY pain or surgery in about 5 years now. I also only get my period once a year, since the pain was so horrible when i was on it, or about to get it.

Indeed, doctors I have encoubntered are very quick to fob off with PCOS 'diagnosis'. I have the same pain, lower left, sometime swtching to the right (lower too). As a female, I instinctively think GU probs (all checked, all clear for PID, UTIs and STIs, but still the pain. I have acopper coil (checked 2 times via ultra sounds due to the pain ogver the last 2 1/2 years, but said to be in the correct place. The US did however pick up PCOS. As this was noticed, the pain was atributed to that. I am not sure though that this is the full conclusion as the pain existis (can be related to bowel movements), but is mostly after sex (ie a day or 2 after-- is sex agitating another problem?). I have had IBS medicine, but no change. HELP!

Hi

I am having pain at the left side of my abdomen and also have swollen and bit hard for last 8/9 days ..currently cheking with doctor but not been diagnosed yet .. Can anyone guide me ..

I am so glad you stood up for yourself. We are the only ones who truly know when and if there is an issue with our bodies and a lot of doctors tend to write us off too quickly! I also am having similar issues in my lower left hand side and I am glad I read your post as I will not be dismissed by doctors! Great health to you! :)

I have this too, swollen lower stomac by left hip, not a pain, just this pressure. Feels more obvious at night laying down (when I can feel and see the bulge) feels definately related to PMS as the swelling goes right down after first day of period. The ultra sound showed a few masses (one particularly large 7cm one) When investigated Gyno side I have Fibroids (soft masses but NOT a tumor) She said removing them can make me infertile so best to leave them alone since though annoying they are pretty harmless (horrific cramping during period being one symptom), she said getting pregnant can get rid of them and so will menopause. But besides that best to leave them, and just keep an eye on it. Her opinion. I came of the pill a year ago and a doctor friend recommended I go back one it as symptoms got worse when I came off it. She said the hormonal changes of coming off the pill might have made it worse. So going to see if that helps, can't hurt.

I would ask your doctor to check your kidneys using ultrasound it sounds like what happen to me when mine got infected. All the urine tests were fine and had no other urinary signs wrong. Or maybe its cysts in ovaries or tubal preg maybe ?

I have ibs c , taking enzycore to help break down food helps alot. Make sure you get a vitamin deficiency test done also. When you have this your body may not absorb vitamins which leads to more problems. Stay away from nexium, insaids this is where my problem started, confired by my doctor.

Hi. I have the exact same symptoms as you described. Since your post belongs to a year ago, I assume that you have been diagnosed and wanted to ask you to share the results with me as I am nervous.

I am a 50 year old female. For over 3 years I have has constant swelling of the abdomen to the point where I look like I'm four months pregnant. I am out of breath when this comes on. I have dull pain on the left side and in the front just under the rib cage. I can eat nothing and this comes on. I am on a strict only fluids for about a week now as the last time I ate food I just threw up. I am tired, sore and feeling sick all the time now. I would appreciate any suggestions.