What causes pain in the lower left side of the abdomen?

When women experience pain in the left lower abdomen near or after menstruation, it may be caused by dysmenorrhea; in addition, when an IUD is inserted or an ectopic pregnancy occurs, it may also be accompanied by pain in the left lower abdomen. When men experience pain in the left lower abdomen, it may be caused by prostatitis, epididymitis, gastroenteritis and other diseases.

Pain in the lower left abdomen is a common symptom in daily life. It may be dull pain or colic, which makes the patient miserable. Because there are many organs in the lower left abdomen, it is necessary to identify the cause before symptomatic treatment. So what causes pain in the lower left abdomen?
1. Causes of pain in the left lower abdomen of women
1. Dysmenorrhea If you experience pain in the lower left abdomen near or during your period, it may be caused by dysmenorrhea. You can relieve it with hot compresses and take painkillers if necessary.
2. Caused by IUD insertion <br/>If you experience pain in the left lower abdomen after placing an IUD in the uterine cavity, it may be caused by the IUD insertion. This is because after the IUD is inserted, the body will produce some rejection reactions, causing uterine contraction. If the symptoms are mild, pay attention to rest and slowly adapt; if the pain is severe and the amount of bleeding is large, the IUD needs to be removed.
3. Caused by ectopic pregnancy <br/>If you have sexual intercourse and have amenorrhea, and you also have pain in the left lower abdomen, it is possible that you have an ectopic pregnancy. You should go to the hospital for an ultrasound examination in time. If you find that it is an ectopic pregnancy, terminate the pregnancy as soon as possible.
2. Causes of pain in the left lower abdomen in men
1. Caused by prostatitis <br/>When a man experiences pain in the left lower abdomen that worsens when sitting for a long time or when defecating, and the pain radiates to the waist, back, and thighs, prostatitis may be the cause.
2. Caused by epididymitis <br/>If a man has pain in the left lower abdomen, he should also be alert to epididymitis. When suffering from this disease, there will also be symptoms of hardening and pain in the testicles.
3. Caused by gastroenteritis <br/>When pain in the lower left abdomen occurs, it is also accompanied by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. It is possible that acute gastroenteritis is caused by improper diet, food poisoning, etc.