10 Lower Left Abdominal Pain Causes
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8. Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis is a condition that can cause lower left abdominal pain. The diverticula are tiny pouches that form throughout the colon. These pockets in the large intestine occur more often as people age and may develop due to a low-fiber diet.
Many people with diverticulitis don't have symptoms. In addition to pain, other responses may include bloating and constipation. The pouches also can get inflamed or infected, which can cause a fever, nausea and vomiting. Individuals experiencing these symptoms should seek medical treatment.8‘Diverticulosis | Diverticulitis.’ MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 12 Apr. 2021, medlineplus.gov/diverticulosisanddiverticulitis.html.
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