Why do men have pain on the left side of their lower abdomen?

Many male friends underestimate abdominal pain and think that they can be cured by taking some medicine. Experts say that this is not the case. This symptom is mostly a reproductive system inflammation. It is very dangerous to buy medicine without going to a specialist hospital to check the condition clearly. It is likely to aggravate the condition. Especially male abdominal pain should be taken seriously. So what are the causes of male abdominal pain? The editor introduces several common causes to everyone.

Common diseases that cause lower abdominal pain in men include:

1. Prostatitis: It is the most common disease causing lower abdominal pain in men. It often occurs in young men. Symptoms include lower abdominal distension and pain, frequent urination at night, frequent urination, urgent urination, and painful urination.

2. Lower abdominal pain may be caused by ureteritis or ureteral stones. Lower abdominal pain is often accompanied by lumbar paraspinal pain or lower back pain, paroxysmal colic, submicroscopic hematuria, and ureteral caliber pain.

3. Acute appendicitis: commonly known as appendicitis, it can occur at any age, but it is more common between the ages of 20 and 40. Most patients experience pain in the upper abdomen that moves to the right lower abdomen, and the pain reaches its peak in about 4 to 6 hours. At this time, the pain may even be aggravated by coughing or moving the body.

4. Acute cholecystitis: The pain usually occurs after meals or in the middle of the night, and is located in the right upper abdomen or upper abdomen. Sometimes the pain spreads to the right shoulder or shoulder blade, and is accompanied by fever, vomiting, jaundice, etc.

5. Acute pancreatitis: Common symptoms include severe and persistent upper abdominal or left upper abdominal pain (sometimes the pain extends to the back), nausea and vomiting, and fever. The pain will be slightly relieved when the body bends forward.

6. Acute gastroenteritis: Most cases are caused by food poisoning due to eating unclean food, usually accompanied by severe vomiting, diarrhea, fever and other symptoms.

7. Ulcer perforation: The typical symptom of sudden onset is severe upper abdominal pain. Other symptoms include abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, fever, etc. Severe cases may even cause severe peritonitis.

Regarding the question of what causes pain on the left side of a man's abdomen, the above are the most common causes and symptoms in daily life. The editor reminds men to be vigilant in their daily lives. Take care of your own health and take timely and effective measures when the above symptoms appear to avoid leaving hidden health risks.