Common names:
- Abdominal Pain Left Lower
- Left Lower Abdominal Pain
- Left Lower Stomach Pain
- Lower Left Abdominal Pain
- Pain in the Left Lower Abdomen
- Pain in the Left Lower Stomach
- Painful Left Lower Abdomen
- Stomach Pain Left Lower
A person with left
lower abdominal pain as discomfort in the left lower part of the abdomen, below the umbilicus.
Lower abdominal pain can also be:
- Located in the middle of the lower abdomen
- Located in the lower right abdomen
The location of the pain can be an important clue in determining the underlying cause. Pain that is localized to one area of the abdomen is often more serious than pain that is perceived as coming from all over the abdomen.
Other important features of
abdominal pain include:
- Pain severity
- Character: cramping, burning, sharp, etc.
- Timing: constant, intermittent, etc.
- Associated symptoms: fever, vomiting, etc.
