What Causes Abdominal Spasms Radiating To Lower Left Back?

Posted on Wed, 22 Oct 2014

Question: I am having been having in frequent lower left spasms in my lower left abdomen that radiates to my lower left of the back around the hip . it feel like a gas pain when it reaches the lower back ... more painful in the Lower left back.
What could this be?... I went to the doctor on Friday and they took x-rays of my pelvic area and my abdomen and they had found nothing unusual.
The doctor felt it was probably gas related,
What do you think this could be, and what do you think I should be taking to relieve this?

Answered by Dr. Rishi (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get Ultrasound done. Take anti spasmodics.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX Your spasms could be due to intestinal bloating or due to kidney. You should see your Doctor who can prescribe anti spasmodics and help you get an Ultrasound of Abdomen and Pelvis done to rule out any other problems. Both the issues can be managed with anti spasmodics. However you should have those medicines only when necessary and should take it sparingly. Also ensure that you dont get constipation. If there is then take laxatives like Senna or Isabgol husk to relieve constipation. Do let me know if the report shows any abnormality. Take care and dont worry. It should be alright in a few days.
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

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Follow up: Dr. Rishi (5 minutes later)

I had x-rays taken of my abdominal area as well as my pelvic region and found nothing no abnormalities

Answered by Dr. Rishi (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get Ultrasound done

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX Xrays will pick up only stones and bony abnormalities. They can help in diagnosing intestinal obstruction also. But you need to get an Ultrasound which can see the kidneys and thickening if any in the intestine. It can also pick up any fluid collection or lymph nodal swelling. Therefore it would be the investigation you should undergo. Take care.
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

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Follow up: Dr. Rishi (28 minutes later)

Okay I'm going to the doctor tomorrow I'll find out what they say. Thanks for your help

Answered by Dr. Rishi (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Great. All the best.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX Good you are going to the Doctor tomorrow. If you get an Ultrasound done do share the report with us. All the best. Take care.
Dr Rishi, XXXXXXX

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E