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What Causes Left Lower Quadrant Pain?

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Posted on Wed, 8 Jun 2016
Question: Last week Monday I was experiencing acute stomach pains which were initially on the lower left side, felt a little like sever gas pains. These pains lasted through the night and into the next day and went on for about 30+ hours. I went to my GI on Tuesday 4/5/16 who examined me and said if I wasn't feeling better by Monday to go get a CT Scan. 4/5 though 4/7 my symptoms got worse and the pain was no longer on the left but literally everywhere. My stomach was sensitive to the slightest touch and was very disdained. I had an abdominal CT scan on 4/7 and have uploaded the results. That night I went to the ER - they performed blood and urine tests (also uploaded). They gave me something for pain, and Amox-Clav 875-125. I have taken 5 of these pills so far.

My GI has ordered a HIDA Scan with CCK which is scheduled for Tuesday 4/12/16.

I have been on a very low fat diet, mostly liquids. Yesterday's dinner was white chicken, baked, mashed white potatoes, small portion of asparagus. Several hours later, my stomach began to make a lot of "grumbling' sounds, which lasted throughout the night into this morning. I had 3 rather consecutive BM's this morning, loose but formed. I do not have a an elevated temperature, but feel a bit light headed and have the chills at times. No vomiting, but I do not feel great. I am beginning to feel a slight pain on the lower left side again, but not acute.

My question and concern is this: Based upon these test results do I wait to have this test on Tuesday morning, and/or at what point - what symptoms do I seek immediate medical attention (i.e. Emergency room);
I have the actual films of the CT but seems too large to upload, even compressed
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (11 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

Left lower quadrant pain is most often due to diverticulitis.
Though your CT scan confirms the presence of diverticulosis, there are no features of diverticulitis ( inflamed diverticula).

You are probably having bowel infection which is causing the cramps and abnormal bowel movements..

You need to seek immediate medical attention if any of the following is seen -
1. Blood in stools
2. Persistent vomiting
3. Severe dehydration
4. Severe persistent abdominal pain.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.
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What Causes Left Lower Quadrant Pain?

Brief Answer: Answer given below Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. Left lower quadrant pain is most often due to diverticulitis. Though your CT scan confirms the presence of diverticulosis, there are no features of diverticulitis ( inflamed diverticula). You are probably having bowel infection which is causing the cramps and abnormal bowel movements.. You need to seek immediate medical attention if any of the following is seen - 1. Blood in stools 2. Persistent vomiting 3. Severe dehydration 4. Severe persistent abdominal pain. Regards, Dr.R.K.