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What Causes Pain In The Lower Abdomen On The Left Side?

Hi, I have pain in my lower left abdomen. The pain is not continuous it comes and goes , its from around last one year. Generally when the gas is build up it pains and then later on when it is released the pain goes off. I did blood and stool test. The doctor said it is IBS. In stool test the result is :- no ova , no cyst , 1-2 rbc seen. In blood test GLU, BIL, KET, BLD,PRO,NIT,LEU a;; are negative while SG = 1.02, pH =5.5; UBG = 3.2 umol/L. Few days back i did some heavy work so the pain was increased but now its again gone. Is it really IBS, i am worried. thank u.
Mon, 5 Jun 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

This may indicate diverticulosis and treatment for it depends on how bad your symptoms are. If the pain is mild, you are able to drink liquids, and you have no signs of complications then treatment may include medicines such as antibiotics and pain relievers.
Changes in diet, starting with a clear liquid or bland diet that is low in fiber until the pain goes away, then increasing the amount of fiber. To establish the severity of diagnosis, you should do the CT scan or colonoscopy.
If the pain is severe, you are not able to drink liquids or you have complications of diverticulitis, a hospital stay is needed. Treatment will include antibiotics given in a vein.
Intravenous fluids and nutrition only (no food or drink by mouth) for up to a week to allow the bowel to rest. Only In more severe cases, surgery may be required.

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

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Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein
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What Causes Pain In The Lower Abdomen On The Left Side?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. This may indicate diverticulosis and treatment for it depends on how bad your symptoms are. If the pain is mild, you are able to drink liquids, and you have no signs of complications then treatment may include medicines such as antibiotics and pain relievers. Changes in diet, starting with a clear liquid or bland diet that is low in fiber until the pain goes away, then increasing the amount of fiber. To establish the severity of diagnosis, you should do the CT scan or colonoscopy. If the pain is severe, you are not able to drink liquids or you have complications of diverticulitis, a hospital stay is needed. Treatment will include antibiotics given in a vein. Intravenous fluids and nutrition only (no food or drink by mouth) for up to a week to allow the bowel to rest. Only In more severe cases, surgery may be required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein