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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Lower Abdomen On The Left Side?
Hi....I have a sharp pain that starts and stops in my lower left abdomen. It s just subsided but it has happened 3 or 4 times today. I m being seen by a specialist in a few weeks for potential colitis as diagnosed by my GP but that was for an upper abdomen pain. My blood work came back with mono and no signs of pancreatitis. I m a type 2 diabetic. Any concerns or just wait an see?
Sat, 1 Dec 2018
Hi,
Sharp pain in lower left abdomen is mostly due to diverticulitis. Diverticula are small pouches in colon... when it gets infected diverticulitis is formed causing inflammation & infection in diverticula.
Treatment is decided after CT scan report and consists of antibiotics & healthy diet with fibers.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
Sharp pain in lower left abdomen is mostly due to diverticulitis. Diverticula are small pouches in colon... when it gets infected diverticulitis is formed causing inflammation & infection in diverticula.
Treatment is decided after CT scan report and consists of antibiotics & healthy diet with fibers.
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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