Pain in the left abdomen

Some people may find that they feel pain in the left abdomen in their lives. This pain does not happen once or twice, but occurs frequently. If this is the case, everyone should pay attention, because there is a high possibility that the body is suffering from an illness. There are differences in left abdominal pain between men and women. If you want to know more, you can see the specific information below.

Pain in the left abdomen may be some sequelae of exercise, or it may be caused by illness. No matter which one it is, you must go to a regular hospital for examination in time so that you can get treatment as soon as possible.

Possible causes of left lower abdominal pain in men

1. The causes of left lower abdominal pain include left ureteritis and left ureteral stones. Left lower abdominal pain is often accompanied by pain beside the left lumbar spine or left waist soreness, accompanied by paroxysmal colic and microscopic hematuria, and tenderness along the left ureter.

2. The most common lower abdominal pain on the left side in men is prostatitis, which is characterized by a feeling of heaviness and pressure in the perineum or suprapubic area, which worsens when sitting for a long time or defecating, and radiates to the waist, lower abdomen, back, thighs, etc.

3. Left varicocele is obviously a common cause of left lower abdominal pain. Varicocele often occurs on the left side. The characteristic of left lower abdominal pain in men is that it is more obvious when sitting. The pain radiates to the left perineum and may be accompanied by dull pain in the testicles. It is a common disease in young men.

4. Pain in the left lower abdomen may also be the cause of sigmoiditis and proctitis, which is characterized by pain in the left lower abdomen accompanied by changes in the frequency of bowel movements or stool characteristics. Chronic colitis is an autoimmune disease that may be related to certain pathogenic infections, genetic genes and mental factors. Most cases have a long course and are difficult to cure.

Possible causes of lower left abdominal pain in women

1. Liver disease. If there is a problem with the liver, it can easily cause pain in the left abdomen. Although in most cases, liver disease usually causes pain in the right side of the abdomen. However, if the liver is enlarged or diseased, it may also cause left abdominal pain.

2. Gastrointestinal diseases. This is mainly because of not paying attention to your usual diet, which leads to gastritis, pancreatitis, or gastrointestinal diseases caused by fasting.

3. Gynecological diseases. Women often suffer from many gynecological diseases because they do not pay attention to them in their daily lives. These diseases can easily cause pain in the left abdomen of women.

4. Bad exercise habits. For example, doing strenuous exercise such as running when you are too full or too hungry can cause stomach cramps, pulling the nerves and causing pain. This is a common cause of pain in the lower left abdomen of women.

The above is the information about left abdominal pain. I hope it will be helpful to those in need. There are many discomforts in life that we don’t understand. If we cannot judge them ourselves, we need to go to a regular hospital for a detailed examination. Otherwise, the condition will only be delayed for a longer period of time, which will harm our own bodies.