What could prolonged abdominal pain be a symptom of?
I’ve had lower left side pain for over 6 weeks now. I’ve seen my primary several times and had a CT scan and ultrasound and blood tests that have all come back showing nothing. I am going to schedule an appointment with a GI specialist. The pain has been up and down and no over-the-counter products help with the pain. I’ve been ruled out for several things but I still have the pain with vomiting, nausea, dizziness, and the inability to eat anything but crackers and water. The pain is at its worst first thing when I wake up and before bed. I’ve kept track of everything for the gastroenterologist. Is there something I need to specifically remember to tell or ask the specialist?
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Do you have constipation or diarrhea? The gi doctor will examine you and set up a colonoscopy which will look inside the colon to see if there is any reason for your pain. It can be diverticulitis or constipation. When the doctor examines you, he or she will be able to assess for more information.