What Causes Left Abdominal Pain?

Posted on Mon, 28 Nov 2016

Question: Pain in left abdomen

Answered by Dr. Priyanka G Raj (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the query and i can understand your concern.
Pain in the left abdomen could be due to many reasons.common cause is gastritis.
If you have pain due to gastitis you can follow below instructions
-take antacid tablet like Rantac or Pantop half an hour before food.
- have food on time
-avoid taking pain killers regularly
- avoid spicy food, alchohol and junk food.
- drink plenty of water
I would like to know more details about the pain
Since v how long you are having pain?
is it before food or after food?
any problem in urinating?
any history of renal stones?
Constipation or indigestion problem?
Waiting for your reply

Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka

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