10 Common Causes of Pain In Lower Left Quadrant
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Ectopic Pregnancy
Another possible cause of female lower left quadrant pain is ectopic pregnancy. This occurs when a fertilized egg develops in the fallopian tube instead of the uterus. As the embryo grows, the fallopian tube may rupture, causing life-threatening internal bleeding. Symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy may include sudden, severe abdominal or pelvic pain, shoulder pain, weakness, dizziness and fainting.
If detected before the tube ruptures, medication may be used to end the pregnancy. Surgery is needed once the fallopian tube ruptures.7‘Ectopic Pregnancy.’ ACOG, www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/ectopic-pregnancy
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