Left side abdominal pain is a sign of what disease?

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Question
Hello doctor,
I have pain in the left side 5cm from the navel. When I eat and drink, I find that the left side is very heavy, many times I find it difficult to breathe. Doctor, can you tell me what the area is? Left side abdominal pain is a sign of what disease?
Tran Duc
Answer
Answered by Doctor Vu Huy Binh - Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital
Hello,
With the question “ Pain What is the sign of the left abdomen? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Abdominal pain is a manifestation of many different diseases. Depending on the nature of the abdominal pain, the location of the pain and the clinical examination, the doctor has a preliminary diagnosis orientation for you to do subclinical tests such as ultrasound, endoscopy,...
With your information provided, the doctor cannot reach a diagnosis at all. Therefore, you need to visit and consult a gastroenterologist at Vinmec hospital for timely diagnosis and treatment.
If you still have questions about left abdominal pain, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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