Pain in the left abdomen when coughing or exerting force

Pain in the left abdomen when coughing or straining may be caused by conditions such as acute salpingo-oophoritis, urinary tract stones, or intestinal obstruction. Treatment is recommended through medication or surgery.

1. Acute Salpingo-oophoritis

This condition may result from infection by exogenous or endogenous pathogens, leading to inflammation of the fallopian tubes and ovaries. The symptoms described above may occur, sometimes accompanied by loss of appetite, high fever, and constipation. Anti-inflammatory treatment under medical guidance may include medications such as penicillin tablets or cephalosporin tablets.

2. Urinary Tract Stones

These are stones that develop within the urinary system, including the ureters and bladder, causing urinary tract obstruction and predisposing to inflammatory infections. Typical symptoms may include left-sided abdominal pain upon coughing or straining, frequent urination, and urgency. For larger stones, treatment options such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy or ureteroscopic lithotripsy and stone removal may be performed as directed by a physician.

3. Intestinal Obstruction

This may be caused by factors such as intestinal inflammation or adhesions, resulting in impaired passage of intestinal contents. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, inability to pass stool or gas. If non-surgical treatments are ineffective, surgical interventions such as adhesion lysis or bowel resection with anastomosis may be used as prescribed by a doctor.

In addition to the above conditions, similar symptoms could also be caused by other diseases such as glomerulonephritis, which should be differentiated and treated accordingly.