What causes a dull pain in the left side of the abdomen?
Disease description:
My husband has recently been experiencing a persistent dull pain in the left side of his abdomen. We are unsure of the cause and would like to know, doctor, what could be causing this dull pain on the left side of the abdomen?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Lei
Mild pain in the left abdomen may be caused by gastritis, enteritis, pancreatitis, mesenteric vascular embolism, urinary system stones, and other reasons.
1. Gastritis: The body may experience stress, medication effects, alcohol consumption, or other factors that can cause gastric mucosal damage, erosion, or even ulcers, leading to mild pain in the left abdomen.
2. Enteritis: Consuming contaminated food or infection with bacterial or viral pathogens may cause enteritis, resulting in symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea.
3. Pancreatitis: Digestive enzymes may be abnormally activated within the pancreas, causing inflammatory damage to pancreatic cells and subsequently triggering pancreatitis. Pancreatitis can lead to mild pain in the left abdomen.
4. Mesenteric Vascular Embolism: Mesenteric vascular embolism may lead to impaired blood flow to the intestines, resulting in ischemic intestinal obstruction. Patients may experience mild pain in the left abdomen.
5. Urinary System Stones: Metabolic abnormalities, urinary tract obstruction, and other factors may lead to urinary system stones. When stones move or become lodged within the ureter, they may cause mild pain in the left abdomen.
When experiencing mild pain in the left abdomen, it is recommended to seek timely medical attention and follow the doctor's instructions for proper treatment. Additionally, maintaining healthy lifestyle habits and a positive mindset are also important aspects of disease prevention.
