The cause of paroxysmal pain in left side that radiates to the lower abdomen

Message:

Yesterday I had paroxysmal pain in the left side and gives to the lower abdomen, has been vomiting. Today the pain is acute, what is it? Please help.

To physician:

Hello Diana. Pain in left side lower abdomen with vomiting, most likely caused by diseases of the gastrointestinal tract or reproductive sphere. About spinal etiology can speak only after exclusion of the above reasons.

On the Left there are vital organs, responsible for digestion of food within 3-4 hours after its receipt – the stomach, pancreas, 12 duodenal intestine. In the presence of gastric ulcer or duodenal ulcer 12 pain associated with eating. When defects in the mucosa of the duodenum pain appear after 1.5-2 hours after eating.

Inflammatory changes in the pancreas (pancreatitis) can also cause the problems You described. When the disease pain is reduced in patients receiving enzyme preparations – Mezim, pankreatin, antacids.

Gynecological diseases also cause discomfort in the left abdomen (ovarian apoplexy, cyst, endometriosis).

Only after exclusion of the above diseases can be "sin" on the infringement of the nerve roots in the spine. Due to the many etiological factors of pathology can recommend an effective treatment. We recommend you to consult the doctor.