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Why does the left side of my stomach hurt when i bend down or sit up it has been hurting for a week and half I no cramp. What is it?

Possible causes of left-sided abdominal pain when bending down or sitting up:

- Diverticulitis: inflammation or infection of small pouches that can form in the colon.

- Appendicitis: inflammation of the appendix, a small organ attached to the large intestine.

- Pancreatitis: inflammation of the pancreas, an organ that helps digest food and produce insulin.

- Kidney stones: hard mineral and salt deposits that can form in the kidneys.

- Muscle strain or injury: bending down or sitting up can sometimes strain or injure muscles in the abdomen.

- Menstrual pain: pain associated with menstruation, such as cramps, bloating, and lower back pain.

- Ovarian cysts: fluid-filled sacs that develop on the ovaries.

- Ectopic pregnancy: a pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus, typically in one of the fallopian tubes.

- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID): an infection of the female reproductive organs.

If the pain is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other symptoms such as fever, chills, nausea, or vomiting, it's important to seek medical attention.

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