What causes pain in the lower left abdomen, and when should it be medically assessed in Europe?

Lower left abdominal pain explained: diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, kidney stones, gynaecological causes, and red flag symptoms.

In this episode, we outline the most common causes of left lower quadrant pain and how doctors assess urgency during an online consultation in the EU.

You’ll learn:

• How diverticulitis can cause persistent left-sided pain and fever

• The role of IBS in cramping pain with bowel habit changes

• Why constipation may cause localised discomfort

• When kidney stones can radiate to the lower abdomen

• Gynaecological causes such as ovarian cysts or ectopic pregnancy

• Red flag symptoms: fever, vomiting, blood in stool, se ...