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How do I relieve pain in my left side of my stomach?
Be guided by your doctor, but there are some things you can do to help ease the pain, including:
- Place a hot water bottle or heated wheat bag on your abdomen.
- Soak in a warm bath.
- Drink plenty of clear fluids such as water.
- Reduce your intake of coffee, tea and alcohol as these can make the pain worse.
What organ is behind the stomach on the left side?
Your spleen and a large portion of your stomach reside in the upper left side of your abdomen, as well as portions of your pancreas, left kidney, your large colon, and your liver.
What are some causes of pain on the left side of the stomach?
Abdominal pain on the left side – What’s causing it? Pancreatitis. Next to gas, this is the most common cause, hence its importance. Intestinal obstructions. Watch out carefully for any intestinal obstructions. Diverticulosis. Diverticulosis is another possible cause. Kidney stones. Sometimes, kidney stones won’t present any symptoms, particularly while they’re still forming. Ovarian cysts.
What side should you lay on if your stomach hurts?
As it turns out, it depends on the individual. Some get relief lying on the stomach, some the back and some the right or left side. So the actual answer is to lie in a position that gives relief.
What causes pain on left side of abdomen along with bloating?
There are numerous possible causes for experiencing abdominal pain and bloating. They include: lactose intolerance. acid reflux. constipation. intestinal obstruction. dyspepsia (indigestion)
What causes chest pain when lying on left side?
Though a stabbing pain in the chest when lying on the left side can be caused by muscle, it can also be caused by a heart problem. “Stabbing chest pains can arise from the heart, the lungs, the GI system or the musculoskeletal system,” says Nichole M. Polin, MD, FACC , Director, Cardio-Oncology Clinic, Ochsner Health System .