What Causes Pain In The Left Side Of Lower Abdomen?

Posted on Wed, 11 Jun 2014

Question: Hi. For the past 2-3 weeks I'm having pain in my lower abdominal area. Mostly on the left side but sometimes also on the right. I've had blood in my stool twice about over a week ago, since then none more blood but my bowel movements are small and inconsistent and being soft and greenish. It's not unbearable pain but it is bothersome. Also the pain has started creeping to my groin area. I can feel pain near my pubic bone and painful sensation in one testicle.. usually the left one but sometimes right. I don't see or feel any unusual lumps in that area. No burning w/ urination or anything like that. Have gotten some headaches and been sick quite a bit this past month. Any ideas? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is lkely to be due Amoebic Colitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have Amoebic Colitis 9Amoebic Infection Of Colon)

Please get this confirmed by doing stool examination .

Taking combination of broad spectrum antibiotics like Ofloxacin and Anti Amoebic drug like Ornidazole twice daily will help to resolve your problem.

Ensure to take soft diet and more water to keep yourself well hydrated .

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,
I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (14 minutes later)

Thank you so much. Would that explain the pain in my testicle? Also could I use ciprofloxacin or levaquin instead of Ofloxacin / Ornidazole .. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is due to generalised infection in pelvic caviy

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanksfor follow up.
You can take Ciprofloxacin along with Ornidazole,You must take .
Ornidazole as it has specific action of killing Amoeba.
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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