Abdominal pain is one of the most common reasons why people visit a doctor. In fact, this symptom has accounted for millions of outpatient visits.
If abdominal pain on the left side happens suddenly and is so serious that you need to go to the emergency room, a doctor can conduct specialized x-ray diagnostic tests, including a CT scan. Although severe cases may require emergency surgery to correct, such as ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, aortic tear, perforated or twisted abdomen, and low blood flow cases to the intestine (ischemia), several other conditions may be easily evaluated in the doctor's office.
Indigestion
The sense of pain, feeling too full after eating, bloating, a burning sensation in your stomach, and belching are all known to all of us. Indigestion can result from underlying problems with diet, anxiety, reaction to drugs, pregnancy, or sickness, also known as dyspepsia. There are a number of over-the-counter medications used to treat indigestion, but the most successful course is always to determine and change the diet.
Gastritis
For conditions that include inflammation of the lining of the stomach, the term gastritis is a catchall. Many causes, including illnesses, frequent use of pain relievers or other medications, or drinking too much alcohol, may be blamed for inflammation. Gastritis symptoms can appear abruptly (acute gastritis) or develop over time (chronic gastritis), and gastritis may lead to ulcers in some cases.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
This is terrifying since the aorta is a major blood vessel that fills the body with blood. .An abdominal aortic aneurysm ( AAA) means that the aorta wall is bulging and sometimes expands progressively with no symptoms
Kidney stones
When portions of the strong mineral deposits that normally build up in the kidney break off and invade the ureter, kidney stones arise. In addition to abdominal pain, you will also experience urinary signs such as discomfort, discoloration, a bad smell, or a frequent urge to empty the bladder.
Hernia
The most visible sign of a hernia is a bulge or lump in your abdomen that comes from an organ passing into a hole in the muscle or other tissues. There are many types of hernia, but the most common one is an inguinal hernia: the intestine or fat sticks through the wall of the abdomen or the groin. While coughing, laughing, exercising, or straining, pain can worsen.
Pelvic inflammatory disorder
Pelvic inflammatory disorder, also known as PID, is an infection and inflammation of the pelvic organs of a woman, including the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and cervix. It can be treated with antibiotics.
