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What Does Sharp Pain In The Lower Abdomen On The Left Side Indicate?

Hello, I have a sharp pain in my lower left abdomin. I am a female, and have been gettin this pain off and on for a few years. However, It’s been getting a lot worse lately. My mother had cysts on her ovaries and I am wondering if this could be the same thing and if I should get it check out?
Thu, 24 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The on and off sharp pain you feel in your lower left abdomen is suggesting of possible ovulation pain. As you had your mother suffering of ovary cysts, I advise to consult with OG specialist when you first start to feel the pain. So, an abdominal ultrasound would be carried out to evaluate the changes in your ovaries and your abdomen. For the moment, I can suggest to take mephenamic acid to reduce the pain and drink plenty of water.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Does Sharp Pain In The Lower Abdomen On The Left Side Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The on and off sharp pain you feel in your lower left abdomen is suggesting of possible ovulation pain. As you had your mother suffering of ovary cysts, I advise to consult with OG specialist when you first start to feel the pain. So, an abdominal ultrasound would be carried out to evaluate the changes in your ovaries and your abdomen. For the moment, I can suggest to take mephenamic acid to reduce the pain and drink plenty of water. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.