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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Pain in lower left side
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin, M.D.
Boston - MA
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Pain in lower left side
by cowgill, May 10, 2004 12:00AM
For the past few days, i have had a tingling sensation, but its more like a pain on the left side of my abdomin below the rib cage or slightly higher. bothers me sometimes, and its only being going on for about 5 days now, but at te same time of this, i have had blood in my stool. Its bright red streaks and on the outside of the stool and on the toilet paper, i went to my doctor and he gave me the rubber glove, i fet no pain when he asked while his finger was in there, and he found no blood in my stool when he stuck me with his finger. what is going on, should i be worried?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, May 10, 2004 12:00AM
, May 10, 2004 12:00AM
The pain that is described is a little high for colon pain. Possible causes can include GERD, inflammation of the upper digestive tract, ulcers, or pancreatic pain. Tests to evaluate this would include an upper endoscopy/upper GI series as well as pancreatic enzymes (i.e. amylase and lipase).
Blood in the stool is never normal - and can be caused by hemorrhoids, polyps, or colon cancer. A flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy should be discussed to evaluate this.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
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Blood in the stool is never normal - and can be caused by hemorrhoids, polyps, or colon cancer. A flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy should be discussed to evaluate this.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
It might be that it’s all about badly strained abdominal muscles while doing your weight lifting thing. My problems also started after prolonged episodes of snow cleaning and weight lifting.
Check out with your doctor to make sure it's nothing ugly.