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What Causes Pain In My Lower Abdomen Near The Spleen?

Hi. I have pain in my lower left abdomen near my spleen. It shoots pain into my left shoulder when i lay on my left side. I had a total hysterectomy 2 months ago and bariatric surgery 4 years ago. Doctor at ER did CT and told me the radiologist couldn t find anything. Ive had this pain since i had my hysterectomy 2 months ago. What could it be?
Wed, 12 Feb 2020
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Hi,

The pain you described can be due to raised pabdominal pressure with gas collection under diaphragm (due to damaged intestinal flora ny post operative antibiotic intake) OR by pressure built up by your left lateral position. You can try by:
- Avoiding troublesome posture of sleeping
- Avoid heavy food intake & lack of exercises. Have small, light & nutritive food in multiple servings (3 hourly), have enough of fibers in diet
- Add digestive enzymes & lactobacillus supplements over the counter to your diet

If there is no relief in 8-10 days PR the problem increases, consult your surgeon.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pain In My Lower Abdomen Near The Spleen?

Hi, The pain you described can be due to raised pabdominal pressure with gas collection under diaphragm (due to damaged intestinal flora ny post operative antibiotic intake) OR by pressure built up by your left lateral position. You can try by: - Avoiding troublesome posture of sleeping - Avoid heavy food intake & lack of exercises. Have small, light & nutritive food in multiple servings (3 hourly), have enough of fibers in diet - Add digestive enzymes & lactobacillus supplements over the counter to your diet If there is no relief in 8-10 days PR the problem increases, consult your surgeon. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician