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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Lower Left Abdomen?
I am having a sharp, shooting pain in my lower left abdomen. I am a 23 year old female. I am currently on my menstrual cycle. I hadn t had a bowel movement for two days. I had one finally today and it was bloody but solid. When removing tampon sharp shooting pain travels to my vaginal region.
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Mon, 14 Nov 2016
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If blood in stool present than it suggest toward colitis or dysentery like infective etiology...
If per vaginal bleeding present along with pelvic pain than PID like causes has to be ruled out...
It is better to consult physician for examination
If colitis is cause broad spectrum antibiotic like ofloxacin plus ornidazole prescribed
If needed it is better to investigate with stool examination and USG for further work up
According to cause further specific treatment given
Take care
If blood in stool present than it suggest toward colitis or dysentery like infective etiology...
If per vaginal bleeding present along with pelvic pain than PID like causes has to be ruled out...
It is better to consult physician for examination
If colitis is cause broad spectrum antibiotic like ofloxacin plus ornidazole prescribed
If needed it is better to investigate with stool examination and USG for further work up
According to cause further specific treatment given
Take care
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