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What Causes Lower Abdominal Pain?

I HAVE A SHEARING AND BURNING PAIN IN MY LOWER LEFT BELLY CLOSE TO BELLY BUTTON AREA. I NOTICED THIS WHEN I HAD LAUGHED REALLY HARD. I HAVE TO HOLD MY STOMACH WHEN I SNEEZE AND COUGH AND LAUGH. ALSO WHEN I STEP DOWN THIS ALSO HURTS, WHAT COULD THIS BE?
posted on Tue, 9 Sep 2014
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Hello!
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic!

I read carefully your query and understand your concerns about your health.

There are many possible causes for a pain in the lower left abdomen with these characteristic you have mentioned.
Most common causes are:
-Diverticulitis
-Stones in urinary tract
-Urinary tract infections
-Ovarian cysts
-Severe constipation can cause such symptoms.
It also might be just a muscle strain of your abdominal muscle if you have done any heavy exercise .
If this pain doesn't seem to improve you should consult a physician and get examined.
A detailed medical history and physician examination are necessary for the diagnosis.An abdominal ultrasound is needed.

Hope it helps.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena Murati
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What Causes Lower Abdominal Pain?

Hello! Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic! I read carefully your query and understand your concerns about your health. There are many possible causes for a pain in the lower left abdomen with these characteristic you have mentioned. Most common causes are: -Diverticulitis -Stones in urinary tract -Urinary tract infections -Ovarian cysts -Severe constipation can cause such symptoms. It also might be just a muscle strain of your abdominal muscle if you have done any heavy exercise . If this pain doesn t seem to improve you should consult a physician and get examined. A detailed medical history and physician examination are necessary for the diagnosis.An abdominal ultrasound is needed. Hope it helps. Take care. Dr.Rovena Murati