What Causes Acute Pain In Left-sided Lower Abdomen?

Brief Answer:
Considerations

Detailed Answer:
Hello & thank you for submitting your question to HCM.

It is reasonable to be seen by an emergency room physician for evaluation of the pain, since you've described this as acute onset pain that has not resolved in 8 hours.

In general, I would advice not to take antibiotics unless prescribed a full course by a physician as this can cause overall adverse effects to your health and also may contribute to bacterial resistance.

I hope you are feeling better soon.

Sincerely,
Dr Galamaga

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Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back to HCM.

The causes of abdominal pain are numerous, unfortunately, and can encompass entities such as localized inflammation/irritation, infection, soft tissue injury, and many others.

Unfortunately acute, non-resolving abdominal pain is a condition that requires a physical examination and sometimes adjunct laboratory and radiological studies to definitively diagnose.

It is difficult to speculate if the cause of your current symptoms is the same as that which caused your wife's. It is certainly possible that you might have both acquired an infection; however, to be absolutely certain you would need to have an evaluation in person and compare the findings and diagnosis between you and your wife.

Physical activity is another consideration, however less likely a common cause for your and your wife's abdominal pain unless you have both been engaging in new physical activity (eg exercise, strenuous physical work).

Also, physical activity would be unlikely to respond to antibiotic therapy, as it did in your wife's case. It would be very reasonable to mention these specific concerns (common food/drink) when you see a physician.

I hope this was helpful.

Thanks,
Dr Galamaga

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