The abdomen is divided into 4 parts namely the upper left, upper right, lower left and lower right abdomen. Left side abdominal pain refers to pain in the upper left and lower left quadrants of abdomen.

Abdominal pains are commonly occurring pains in the left side, right side or the entire abdomen. An average individual experiences this pain at least for once in lifetime. Any pain in the abdomen should not be ignored, especially on the left side.

Abdominal pain on left side can be varying according to the cause. On some occasions it can be dull and at times it is a sharp pain. Some people experience a throbbing pain while for some it is cramp-like.

Left side abdominal pain can be chronic and long-lasting while for some it appears suddenly and may be acute. At times, the left side abdominal pain is followed by nausea and vomiting.

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A pain in the abdomen should not be neglected as this may be a symptom of some other bigger problems. It can be linked to multiple conditions that do not necessarily occur in the abdomen itself though they cause discomfort in abdomen. Some pains may be directly associated with gastrointestinal tract while other abdominal pains, like the one experienced in strep throat, are not directly associated with the tract.

Left Side Abdominal Pain Causes

What causes Left side abdominal pain?

A detailed study is necessary to determine the exact location and cause of left side abdominal pain as there are numerous organs in that area. An abdominal pain can result due to some disorder in any of the following parts situated on the left abdomen:

• stomach
• spleen
• left part of liver
• left kidney
• left half of large intestine
• body and tail of pancreas
• sigmoid colon
• descending colon
• left ureter
• in women – left ovary and fallopian tube
• left adrenal gland
• blood vessels, nerves, muscles and skin

These are the organs that can directly give an abdominal pain in case of any disorder. Apart from these, there are some more organs not found in the left abdomen but they can still cause a pain. These are the heart, left half of diaphragm and left lung’s lower part. In some rare cases, the appendix is situated on the left side instead of the right and this too can result in left sided abdominal pain. However, this condition, Situs Invertus, is uncommon and hence not considered as a major cause for left abdominal pain.

Diarrhea referred to a condition in which, you pass on loose semi-liquid stools more than two to three times in one day. You may also have abdominal pain, bloating, nausea and an uncontrollable bowel movement.

There are multiple causes of diarrhea that include microbes, prescribed medicines, food intolerance and some diseases that affect the digestive system and some unknown causes. Acute diarrhea is normal medical condition that every one of us has suffered in life at any stage. It usually lasts for one or two days and can be cured with little preventions, without the use of any special treatment. This type of diarrhea usually occurs due to food intolerance or bacteria.

Chronic diarrhea sometime indicates toward a serious chronic disease. Worst affect of diarrhea is dehydration. It’s a condition in which body doesn’t work properly due to the lack of fluids. Dehydration is too dangerous for kids and old people, and it needs an immediately response to avoid other health issue.

Although diarrhea is not a life threatening condition but it can turn into serious problem in the case of carelessness. You should consult to your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms is expressed: severe pain in your abdomen or rectum, high fever, blood in stool, persistent diarrhea for three days and dehydration.

Causes of diarrhea

Acute diarrhea has generally linked to a bacterial, parasitic infection, viral or food intolerance. Whereas chronic diarrhea has been associated with functional disorders for instance IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). A few causes of diarrhea, we come across in our daily life, include the following:

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