Pain on the left side
Abdominal pain is a big field, because depending on the location of the pain, different organs can cause problems. It is therefore important to be able to localize the pain as well as possible in order to narrow down possible causes.
Causes of pain on the left side
Pains on the left side at waist level still counts as pain in the upper abdomen from a medical point of view, although the boundaries are of course fluid. The causes can be varied.
Here it is important to distinguish when the pain occurs and in what form. Is the pain continuous, dull, stabbing, or cramping? This provides important information about the cause and should be described to the doctor as precisely as possible.
If the pain in the waist area occurs depending on breathing, then it can indicate involvement of the lungs or the pleura in the context of an inflammation. Movement-related pain on the left side tends to indicate problems with the intervertebral discs and the spine there.
people who too gas or have irritable bowel syndrome complain more often about pain in the left side of the abdomen.
But inflammation of the renal pelvis, kidney stones and urinary retention can also radiate into the left upper abdomen.
Everyone has had a stomach ache at some point. These can progress to severe cramps...
In women, this pain can also be cycle-dependent and hormone-related.
But also one shingles should be taken into account, because here too the pain often begins below the costal arch and then spreads in a belt-like manner.
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Now it is important to find the right treatment method based on the respective cause.
If it is an infection or inflammation, then come according to a doctor's prescription antibiotics for use. In the case of shingles, disinfectants and antipruritics are usually used in addition to painkillers Anoint prescribed. Be careful, the shingles blisters have a high viral load and are contagious! If another person should help with the application of the cream - make sure to wear disposable gloves! Antivirals are usually only available for people with weak immune systems or the elderly.
If the pain comes from the spine, further therapy will be worked out with a physiotherapist.
In the case of flatulence and an irritable bowel, a permanent change in diet according to the doctor's specifications is necessary.
A hot water bottle or a warmed cherry stone pillow can be helpful for acute pain on the left side. Abdominal massages and drinking caraway-anise-fennel can also be done tea relieve the pain.
A doctor must be consulted if the following symptoms occur:
- in case of severe sudden pain
- at Fever
- for pain that occurs continuously over a long period of time
- Derating
- profuse sweating
- unwanted weight loss
- Changes in bowel movements or urine
- Bleeding in the excretions
Here too, if in doubt, it is better to consult a doctor who can specify and treat the cause of the pain using imaging methods or blood tests.
