I have had the same concerns as you. After visiting my doctor I was diagnosed with a kidney infection.
Hi again, yes, typically the ovarian pain is more towards your groin. It was just a thought.
Hudson
Interesting, that's what I originally thought it was but my pain is at my waist, isn't that too high for an ovarian cyst. I would figure the pain would be much lower.
Hi there, you want to consider an ovarian cyst? I just had one and had pain on the affected side as well as in my lower back and down my leg. Just a thought as something to rule out.
Hudson
Thanks, are the bubbles in the urine indicitive of anything?
Sorry, I forgot to mention that I am a 32 yr old female.
To answer your questions:
1) Left lower quadrant pain can be caused by diverticulitis, colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, or non-GI causes like a kidney stone, hernia or groin pull.
2) Treatment is difficult to recommend without knowing exactly what is causing the discomfort.
3) I would suggest a GI physician. A CT scan and colonoscopy would comprehensively evaluate the lower GI tract for possible causes.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
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.
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