What disease causes pain in the left lower abdomen?
Disease description:
I suddenly experienced intermittent, sharp, needle-like pain in my lower left abdomen. I haven't gone to the hospital yet and would like to know what could be causing pain in the lower left abdomen?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
The main causes of left lower abdominal pain include the following categories:
1. Digestive system issues: Such as gastrointestinal inflammation, gastric ulcers, enteritis, colitis, or intestinal obstruction. Pain in the lower left abdomen may particularly be related to diseases of the sigmoid colon.
2. Urinary system issues: Left ureteral stones can cause left lower abdominal pain, accompanied by symptoms such as urgency, frequency, and blood in the urine.
3. Gynecological issues: In women, gynecological conditions such as ovarian cysts, salpingitis, endometriosis, or pelvic inflammatory disease may also cause left lower abdominal pain.
4. Reproductive system issues: In men, testicular torsion or epididymitis may also cause pain in the left lower abdomen.
5. Intestinal diseases: Such as acute enteritis, ulcerative colitis, which may cause dull pain in the left lower abdomen, accompanied by symptoms like diarrhea, constipation, or blood in the stool. Intestinal functional disorders may also cause similar symptoms.
The above are only some possible causes and do not include all potential possibilities. Patients experiencing left lower abdominal pain are advised to seek medical attention promptly.
