The abdomen is one of the most vulnerable areas of the human body. Any pains, whether in the right or left side, are not accidental, they are unpleasant, and sometimes they are simply unbearable and necessarily indicate a disease of any of the abdominal organs. There is hardly a person who has never experienced pain in a particular area of the abdomen in his life.
When the left side of the lower abdomen hurts, the causes may be diseases of the kidneys, ureter, pathology of the intestine or female genital organs. Pain in the left side can also be caused by the occurrence of an ectopic pregnancy. In this case, they are cramping in nature, gradually increasing. Acute severe pain in the left side occurs when the fallopian tube ruptures. In this case, the woman's condition deteriorates sharply, and urgent hospitalization for emergency surgery is necessary. However, severe pain in the left side occurs in women and with inflammation of the appendages. Therefore, for diagnosis in any case, you must consult a doctor. Drawing constant pain in women can be a sign of a cyst.
Most often, pain in the lower left side occurs due to a pathology of the large intestine associated with an inflammatory disease. In this case, the pain is accompanied by additional symptoms, such as bloating, flatulence, constipation, possibly a feeling of nausea and vomiting, sometimes the temperature rises. If it is not possible to eliminate the discomfort within a few days with a diet, you should consult a gastroenterologist. After all, when the left side of the lower abdomen hurts - this can be a symptom of the development of a serious disease. For example, such pain in combination with weight loss may indicate the development of an oncological process in the intestine.
There are cases when pain in the lower left side is not associated with inflammation of organs located in this region of the abdominal cavity. Sometimes, with diseases such as pleurisy or myocardial infarction, the pain gives off to the lower side.
When the left side of the lower abdomen hurts in men, first of all, it is necessary to consult a urologist. It is painful sensations in this area that characterize all diseases of the genitourinary system, in particular prostate adenoma.
In both men and women, pain in the lower abdomen, both on the left and on the right side, occurs with inflammation of the kidneys. With acute inflammation, pyelonephritis, pain is accompanied by fever, chills, and fever. Only a specialist doctor can diagnose this disease according to the results of tests. When the left side of the lower abdomen hurts, this may indicate a stone getting into the ureter. In this case, there is a sharp pain in the corresponding side, the so-called renal colic. To establish the correct diagnosis in this case, an x-ray is shown.
It is not recommended to take painkillers until the cause of abdominal pain is established and it is strictly forbidden to apply any compresses. This is due to the fact that in this case the pain is indicative. When it is removed with painkillers, which often bring down the temperature, it will be more difficult for the doctor to establish a diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate treatment, which can lead to complications.
If the pain becomes unbearable, you can take a couple of no-shpa tablets and try to find a position in the body in which the pain will be less disturbing. And the most important thing to remember is that even if it disappears after some time, this is not a reason to postpone a visit to the doctor. Even in this case, it is necessary to pass tests and undergo examination on the currently existing modern equipment.