What causes occasional dull pain in the lower left abdomen?
Disease description:
I have been experiencing occasional mild pain in my lower left abdomen since last week, and I would like to know what might be causing it.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
The causes of occasional dull pain in the lower left abdomen may involve multiple aspects, mainly including:
1. Digestive system diseases: such as acute gastroenteritis, gastric ulcer, and colitis, which may be accompanied by symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
2. Urinary system diseases: left kidney stones, ureteral stones, etc., which may present with symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination.
3. Gynecological diseases: such as pelvic inflammatory disease and adnexitis; these conditions should especially be considered in female patients.
4. Diseases of the spleen and pancreas: such as splenic tumors and acute pancreatitis, which may also cause pain in the left abdomen.
5. Bowel dysfunction: for example, irritable bowel syndrome, which can also present with dull pain in the lower left abdomen.
