Most of these posts, starting with the original back in Nov. '06, describe symptoms which appear to be fairly consistent with the somewhat common condition of 'diverticulosis' as it progresses to the more painful states of mild to severe 'diverticulitis' (see;: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/abdominal-pain/DG00013 - *scroll down to 'lower left abdomen' & click your way through 'definition', 'symptoms', 'causes', 'treatment', etc)
This condition is characterized by 'diverticula', or marble-sized protrusions through weakened areas in the walls of the colon. These may eventually become inflamed or, in severe cases, even ruptured. Worth noting is the fact that the milder 'diverticulosis' (not-yet-inflamed diverticula) is relatively common as we age eventually reaching over 50% of those 60 years and older.
Also worth noting to those in this particular post is it's specific location: "In Western populations, pouches are most common in your sigmoid and descending colon — the lower portions of your large intestine just above your rectum." (i.e., lower left side)
None of these postees - until 't8614' - actually went so far as to get the tests that could identify the problem (CT or colonoscope). Even then, it seems, this particular "doctor" - although coming close with his diagnosis of a "tortuous sigmoid" - fell short of resolving the issue for you (he "left quickly before [you] could talk with him about it").
As this is more often the norm than the exception, I would do my best to address the symptoms with the actions and diet changes suggested online for the condition. Together with going easy on the fiber for a few days, I would definitely start with a good, balanced, probiotic to counter the bacteria at the site of inflamation rather than any antibiotics an MD might prescribe.
THEN, if this homecare-first approach fails to alleviate the condition after a few days, consider seeing another doctor better equipped to identify and address this particular condition responsibly.... O.H.
This condition is characterized by 'diverticula', or marble-sized protrusions through weakened areas in the walls of the colon. These may eventually become inflamed or, in severe cases, even ruptured. Worth noting is the fact that the milder 'diverticulosis' (not-yet-inflamed diverticula) is relatively common as we age eventually reaching over 50% of those 60 years and older.
Also worth noting to those in this particular post is it's specific location: "In Western populations, pouches are most common in your sigmoid and descending colon — the lower portions of your large intestine just above your rectum." (i.e., lower left side)
None of these postees - until 't8614' - actually went so far as to get the tests that could identify the problem (CT or colonoscope). Even then, it seems, this particular "doctor" - although coming close with his diagnosis of a "tortuous sigmoid" - fell short of resolving the issue for you (he "left quickly before [you] could talk with him about it").
As this is more often the norm than the exception, I would do my best to address the symptoms with the actions and diet changes suggested online for the condition. Together with going easy on the fiber for a few days, I would definitely start with a good, balanced, probiotic to counter the bacteria at the site of inflamation rather than any antibiotics an MD might prescribe.
THEN, if this homecare-first approach fails to alleviate the condition after a few days, consider seeing another doctor better equipped to identify and address this particular condition responsibly.... O.H.
I would say you might be gluten intolerant and when ever you eat gluten your colon get's infected. I have the same symptoms and I am gluten intolerant.
Ovarian cysts cause such sharp pain and are common. Get an intravaginal sonogram if you think this could be the case.
I want to make it clear, I'm not a Doctor and you should get it checked anyways. But I had the same symptoms and have been diagnosed with IBS. Some people are just like that. Anything can set it off, you need to find the trigger, sometimes stress can even trigger it. When I first was tested, they also looked for twisted testicles, which I suppose could be it. So carry out the tests you need and don't freak out over forums, they sometimes can make everything worst.
I am a 20 year old female and I have been experiencing lower left ab pain inconsistently (off&on) for a little over a year now. I have had ultrasound and catscan of my full abdominal region including blood work and all tests came back normal. I first realized this pain one morning when I was awaken by nausea and I vomited several times, which lasted all day mostly when I ate food. This is when I went to the doctor for all the above listed tests...he concluded it to be some kind of a stomach virus.
That was back in June and I am still having sharp pains in my lower left abdomen about 2 inches below my rib cage. I was on birth control for over 3 years and have recently stopped to detox my body from unnatural and conventional pills/medicine...and due to Bacterial Vaginosis, which occurred while taking BC. Being with the same partner for over 3 years now...I felt that the only reason for this gross bacteria was possibly unprotected and/or birth control controlling my system for too long. The pain remains the same (off pills) and over time has gotten more and more severe. During intercourse, I noticed that sometimes (only while I'm on my hands and knees) that I will get a very sharp pain in my abdomen as well...and it seems to be indirectly related to the same region of my regular lower left ab pain. I'm not sure if any of these occurrences are related, but it seems to me they are.
I no longer have insurance (due to being layed off) so now I can't afford to go to the doctor and get tested further. There are no lumps or bumps and I am very healthy and active.
Does anyone out there have any clue what this might be caused from...if it is serious/fatal? What herbs/treatment I can undergo? Any help would be greatly appreciated because as much as I try not to worry about it, the pain gets more severe each occurrence.
Thanks for reading.
That was back in June and I am still having sharp pains in my lower left abdomen about 2 inches below my rib cage. I was on birth control for over 3 years and have recently stopped to detox my body from unnatural and conventional pills/medicine...and due to Bacterial Vaginosis, which occurred while taking BC. Being with the same partner for over 3 years now...I felt that the only reason for this gross bacteria was possibly unprotected and/or birth control controlling my system for too long. The pain remains the same (off pills) and over time has gotten more and more severe. During intercourse, I noticed that sometimes (only while I'm on my hands and knees) that I will get a very sharp pain in my abdomen as well...and it seems to be indirectly related to the same region of my regular lower left ab pain. I'm not sure if any of these occurrences are related, but it seems to me they are.
I no longer have insurance (due to being layed off) so now I can't afford to go to the doctor and get tested further. There are no lumps or bumps and I am very healthy and active.
Does anyone out there have any clue what this might be caused from...if it is serious/fatal? What herbs/treatment I can undergo? Any help would be greatly appreciated because as much as I try not to worry about it, the pain gets more severe each occurrence.
Thanks for reading.
Hi - a few years after posting this, I had a colonoscopy and my urinary tract checked - glad to say both were clear.
Interestingly, one of my kids had worms which I caught and got treated for.
Shortly after the treatment, the pain dissappeared.
3 years later it has returned - just as it was before - wondering if worms are the cause - was told 40% of the population have them at any one time.
Might be worth taking a worm tablet - see if it helps. The wort it can do is clean out your system.
Phendrixx
Interestingly, one of my kids had worms which I caught and got treated for.
Shortly after the treatment, the pain dissappeared.
3 years later it has returned - just as it was before - wondering if worms are the cause - was told 40% of the population have them at any one time.
Might be worth taking a worm tablet - see if it helps. The wort it can do is clean out your system.
Phendrixx
I've had the same problems, and recently they said that it is caused by an ucler. I am under a lot of stress, and I do notice that the main is more obvious when I've had a really bad day, but I still am not convinced that it is an ulcer that is doing it. Has anyone else been told it could be an ulcer?
This is in response to those of you (women) who have unexplained abdominal pain. I started getting severe abdominal pain when I quit taking birth control pills to get pregnant. After repeated complaints to my gynocologist, he decided I probably had endometriosis. I had a laparoscopy which confirmed the diagnosis. (This is the only way to get a true diagnosis, endometriosis does not show up on ultrasounds, MRI's or x-rays. Endometriosis is fed by estrogen. When you're on the pill, endometriosis is under control, but if you quit taking the pill, the pain will come back. There are only a few ways to control endometriosis. Surgery to remove it (if it is not on any vital organs), birth control pills, hysterectomy or menopause (when you stop producing estrogen). If your doctor will not look into this as a possible cause of your pain, then I suggest you find a better doctor.
In complete, honest truth... are any of you, complaining of this pain located in the lower, left abdomen area, taking or have taken any sort of opiate-based medicines? I ask, because much of this does sound very much like opiate withdrawal symptoms. I've dealt with these exact descriptions of pain for years, and have determined that it is definitely the intestines which are the source of the discomfort. They're simply returning to normal, to a peristaltic state. There will be much anxiety and/or depression associated with this, because it seems it will never cease... but trust me, it will. It's just reality setting in. - Beyond the opiate reasoning, I cannot help you with an answer. I'm sorry, but I would get to a Dr. immediately!
I have paint like that in my lower abdomen area. And they found a varicose vein in my testicle which slows blood flow and makes that area hurt. Hope that helps
Sounds neurological....Spermatic plexus connects those two areas...considering it was sudden from lifting there is also a nerve in your low back around L5 that controls sensation to those areas as well. May want to talk to a chiropractor or neurologist.
left lower abdomen pain,left testicle pain can someone help me please.
I am amazed reading these responses, this is exactly what i have! I have never heard of anyone else having the same pain as me and pretty much thought I was a freak, or freakishly unlucky.
About 4 years ago I was riding my bike hard and I hurt my left testicle. It was paralyzing. At the time I was training super hard boxing and riding, running, etc so was super fit. I took time off work and training and went to numerous doctors, emergency wards, specialists, urologists, had ultrasounds, x-rays, Osteopathy, visited sex clinics, you name it. Nothing. No answer AT ALL. From any of these medical providers. The next step they said was surgery but they don;t even know what they are looking for. So I have lived with the pain. It is intermittent, sometimes there, sometimes not at all. i find exercise better as I am active and it hurts more when I stop or am in a resting state.
To make things worse I got back on the bike after 2 years and started training hard again resolving to the fact that i have this pain for life. I was doing well then came off my bike landing awkwardly on my left side and ever since have now had a weird combination pain of left testicle/groin, left side stomach with pins and needles sensation esp when sitting making it very uncomfortable to sit, and it also hurts across my left leg. If I am tired i have noticed the pain gets worse, stretching, resting, dieting, not dieting, muscle building, etc doesn;t change the long term problem/effect.
Anyone ever come up with an answer for this I can;t explain how happy it would make me and how much it would mean to me. My current lifestyle is restricted by this injury/injuries and it causes me great pain and stress both physically and mentally. I started drinking very heavily and became depressed because I was unable to train and in pain. Whatever this is it is terrible and I wish you all the best of luck finding answers.
Thank you.
I have been having lower left abdominal pain for like 2 years. I have been to several doctors, but they can not find the cause of my problem. Any suggestions?
I have pain from the left abdominal side that radiates into the left groin down the left leg. I'm having it for about 1 1/2 years. What is causing this left body side pain?