What causes left lower abdominal pain in women?
Disease description:
I've been experiencing unexplained pain in my lower left abdomen for the past few days, along with significant physical discomfort. I would like to ask, what are the possible causes of lower left abdominal pain in women?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Lower left abdominal pain in women may be caused by various factors, mainly including:
1. Gynecological diseases: Such as dysmenorrhea, pelvic inflammatory disease, adnexitis, tubal pyosalpinx, ectopic pregnancy, ovarian torsion, and corpus luteum rupture. These conditions can all cause lower left abdominal pain.
2. Urinary system diseases: Left ureteral stones, kidney stones, and other conditions may also lead to lower left abdominal pain, typically accompanied by symptoms such as back discomfort and hematuria.
3. Intestinal diseases: Colonic conditions such as colitis, ulcerative colitis, colonic polyps, and colon tumors can all present with lower left abdominal pain.
4. Other factors: Conditions such as inguinal hernia, inguinal lymphadenitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and inguinal muscle strain may also cause lower left abdominal pain.
If a woman experiences lower left abdominal pain, she should seek timely medical attention for relevant examinations to determine the cause and receive appropriate treatment.
