What Causes Pain In The Left Side Of The Abdomen?

Posted on Tue, 22 Nov 2016

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Question : I have a dull pain on my left side, had it for awhile, No diarrhea. Just above the hip area . what can it be?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You should get an Ultrasound abdomen.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Pain in the left side of abdomen could be due to Left sided Ureteric stone,Left twisted ovary .
Ultrasound abdomen will give a clue.
If it is normal, then the pain could be due to musculoskeletal cause.I prescribe skeletal muscle relaxant tablet containing Thiocolchicoside to my patients with similar complaints.
Please consult your doctor, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (40 minutes later)

I had a pelvic ultrasound 6 months ago when I reported it to my dr. Would this of shown anything around my stomach? Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You should take Ultrasound now.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
You should take Ultrasound of whole abdomen now.
Left sided ureteric stone has to be excluded.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T