lower left Abdominal pressure/ discomfort?

Question

One day I woke up and there was pressure/ discomfort in my lower left abdominal. sometimes I stretch when I lay down but what makes me worry its not a muscle strain is my bowel movements seemed to changed and I feel noxious a lot. Im unsure if a abdominal pain can cause this. It seems to lighten up and then come back throughout the day which makes me wonder if its anything serious. I tend to think the worst. I don't bleed when I use the restroom or anything. and there is no pressure when I push on the area but stretching the area seems to make it worst. Wondering if its a strain or something else? Probably shouldn't ask this on yahoo answers but I thought maybe someone strained there abdominal and had these problems accompanied with it. Thanks

Answer 1

You could have IBS or the start of diverticulitis, both of which cause discomfort in the lower left area. Your bowel movements loosen up and change color, and you can have cramping and gas. I would check with your doctor to see if they can do tests for both diseases, which are treatable with change of diet and sometimes medications.
I know, because I have both.
Good luck to you!

Answer 2

It could be a hernia. A little higher up, it might be appendicitis. The fact that it has gone on for awhile means that you really do need to see a physician.

Answer 3

I agree with Deb W. Go to the doctor before it gets worse.