What causes left side abdominal pain after childbirth?
Patient: My wife gets these bad abdominal pains on her left side and in her back ever since child birth. They don't happen all the time, but whe it does she's bent over in pain. She's gone to the er a couple of times but all tests come back inconclusive. So now she's afraid to go to the doctor. Please Help!!! Doctor: Hi.Thanks for your query. The problem of pain in abdomen after a childbirth can be a serious problem.You have not mentioned whether this was a normal delivery or by a Caeserian Section (operation).If going to ER is not helping Her, I would suggest you the following:Consult a Gynecologist or a General Surgeon for an internal / per-vaginal examination. Clinical examination is very important as it gives the information that no tests can give. Go for the investigations as suggested , which may be :Ultrasonography of the abdomenColonoscopyCT scan of the abdomen if there are positive findings on USG or need further evaluation.Psychological evaluation is there is a chance of post-puerperal psychosis.The treatment will be according to the investigations reports and clinical judgment of the Surgeon.