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What Causes Pain In The Abdomen On The Lower Left Side?

I m having pain in my lower left side. It feels like someone is literally stabbing at my side. Not sure what this can be? Recently had a CT scan and Ultrasound to figure out ... Said it may be the beginning of Diverticulosis? Is this the type of pain I can feel? Thank you,
Wed, 26 Oct 2016
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Hello dear
I understand your concern
Yes diverticulosis cause this time of the pain.
It cause cramping, bloating, flatulence, and irregular defecation.
I would suggest to consult the gastroenterologist and take proper treatment.
Pain can be reduced by medicine like dicyclomine and tramadol.
Do not use aspirin and NSAIDs as it increase the the risk of comlication.
Increase the fiber intake around 20–35 grams each day.
Wheat bran has much to commend it as this has been shown to reduce intra colonic pressure and reduce the pain.
Avoid food such as oods such as nuts, popcorn hulls, sunflower, pumpkin, caraway and sesame seeds.
Drink plenty of water and do regular exercise to normalize the bowel movement.
Hope this may help you

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Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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What Causes Pain In The Abdomen On The Lower Left Side?

Hello dear I understand your concern Yes diverticulosis cause this time of the pain. It cause cramping, bloating, flatulence, and irregular defecation. I would suggest to consult the gastroenterologist and take proper treatment. Pain can be reduced by medicine like dicyclomine and tramadol. Do not use aspirin and NSAIDs as it increase the the risk of comlication. Increase the fiber intake around 20–35 grams each day. Wheat bran has much to commend it as this has been shown to reduce intra colonic pressure and reduce the pain. Avoid food such as oods such as nuts, popcorn hulls, sunflower, pumpkin, caraway and sesame seeds. Drink plenty of water and do regular exercise to normalize the bowel movement. Hope this may help you Contact HCM for further health query Best regards Dr. Sagar Hope this