What Causes Left Sided Abdominal Pain?

Posted on Fri, 25 Nov 2016

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Question : Yes, I have been having pains on the left side of my stomach.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You should have an Ultrasound abdomen.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Pain in the left side of abdomen could be due to Left sided Ureteric stone or Twisted left ovarian cyst.
Ultrasound abdomen will give a clue.
Please consult your doctor and proceed accordingly.
Till investigations,I prescribe muscle relaxant tablet containing Dicyclomune to my patients with similar complaints.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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