What does on and off sharp pain in lower left side mean?
Patient: For about 9 months now I have had pain in my lower left side that comes and goes. I experience some sort of pain at least a couple of times a day. Most of the time it is a dull pain. Also, I have extreme discomfort if I try and reach for something. Also, for the last couple of weeks I have started noticing that I have a dry tongue. Well, today for the first time it has been a wave of sharper, shooting pains moving closer to the back, but still will pain in the side. Ever since I have noticed the pain it has always been tender to touch the area. any thoughts on to what is going on? Doctor: Hi Thanks for asking HCM. There are two main possibilities 1.Chronic constipation 2. Urinary system involvement like chronic infection or a small stone.If you are a female ther may be possibility of any gynecological problem. Get your ultra sound abdomen done things will become clear.Mean while drink lots of oral fluids,as your dry tounge also indicative of lack of hydration, take fibrous diet, you can even take mild laxatives if constipated.One more possibility of abdominal wall old small injury which can be differentiated by your doctor only.Do visit your doctor for complete and final diagnosis and treatment.