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Colitis  (Expert Forum)
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Addominal pain
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Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist India
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Addominal pain

by rukshan, Aug 26, 2008 12:15PM
I have been troubled by left sided and lower abdominal pain for the last 12 years. It is got really bad that it is twisting my body and sucking in my stomack. it is also effecting my left shoulder.I have been able to relieve the pain by stretching but now that is not even working. Can you help me.

ruki

by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Sep 01, 2008 02:16PM
Hi,
Some  types of abdominal pain get referred to other parts of the body including shoulder.
Left lower abdominal pain is not known to affect the left shoulder.

An ultrasound scan of the abdomen and a colonoscopy may be helpful in finding out the cause.
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