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What Causes Lower Left Abdominal Pain Associated With A Lot Of Gas?

Posted on Mon, 21 Jul 2014

Question: I have had pain in the lower left abdomin for a day and a half. It comes in waves, with a lot of gas, and some cramping. I'm 65 , had sever endometriosis, like grapes at 42. Had a hysterectomy then. Had diarrhea then constipation right after and then a normal BM. Have had back pain too.

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Detailed below.

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear !
Welcome to HCM.

As you describe lower left abdominal pain associated with a lot of gas and you have had constipation and diarrhea, may be because of colon (malabsorption or colitis) .

Endometriosis and other gynecologic causes I can exclude, because you have had hysterectomy and you are in menopause.

Change diet and lifestyle may help to control your abdominal pain without using medication.
Here are some suggestions that may help:
Limit dairy products.
Experiment with fiber.
Avoid problem foods.
Eat small meals.
Drink plenty of clean drinking water.
Exercise.

All the best and take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (18 minutes later)

I'm allergic to dairy and intolerant to gluten so XXXXXXX eaten that.
Thanks for your reply. If it is a malabsorption problem what causes that and how can it be helped?

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Detailed below.

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear again!
You need to maintain a strict diet without gluten because a small amount of it can cause bloating and abdominal pain.
You should follow all the tips I have wrote above .

All the best

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar