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suzette1970
Jun 4, 2009, 08:39 AM
I Have had pain in the left side of my stomach just below my ribs for 3 1/2 years. I am on pain medication because no doctor can find what is wrong with me. I have had I think almost every test out there.(upper GI, barium swallow, barium enema, CT scans, MRI scans, blood tests, etc... ) What is wrong with me? I'm starting to think that I have stomach or pancreatic cancer from my symptoms and when they do find it, it will be too late. Is there anyone who knows what is wrong with me or can refer me to a specialist that actually cares? I live in Nova Scotia.

Suzette

MsMewiththat
Jun 4, 2009, 08:50 AM
You are right to continue to be persistent and dig for the source of your pain. I'm certain that they have done blood tests right and are not necessarily finding anything. Female disorders such as cancers in the Uterus etc can cause stomach pain as well. Continue to be an advocate for your health. I found this that might help:
As in other parts of the body, pain on the left abdomen can occur from disease affecting the following organs found there. Organs and structures found in the left side of the abdomen are:


Left edge of the Liver



The Spleen



Body and Tail of the Pancreas



The Stomach



Left half of the Transverse Colon or large intestine



The Descending Colon



Sigmoid Colon



Left Adrenal gland



Left Kidney



Left Ureter



Left Ovary in women



Left Fallopian tube in women



Blood vessels on the left side of the abdomen including the aorta



Muscles of the wall of the left side of the abdomen




Nerves on the left side of the abdomen



Skin covering the left side of the abdomen.


Structures not found on the abdomen that could still cause pain on the left side of the abdomen include:



Lower part of the Left Lung


Left half of the diaphragm


The heart

MsMewiththat
Jun 4, 2009, 08:51 AM
Left Side Abdominal Pain...Causes Diagnosis and Treatment (http://www.abdopain.com/left-side-abdominal-pain.html)