Lower Left Abdominal Pain & Nausea

Pain in the lower left abdomen that is a accompanied by nausea may be caused by a variety of medical conditions, infections and illnesses. A medical doctor can diagnose the cause of the pain and may need further information about any preceding injuries and other health symptoms such as fever or pregnancy. People who are experiencing lower left abdominal pain and nausea that does not go away or gets worse should seek medical evaluation.

Mittelschmerz

• Mittelschmerz, or middle pain, is pain that may be felt by a woman at the time of ovulation and may be accompanied by mild nausea.

Crohn's disease

• Crohn's disease is a chronic digestive disorder with symptoms including diarrhea, lower left abdominal pain and nausea.

Diverticulitis

• Diverticulitis may cause symptoms including lower left abdominal pain, fever and nausea and is caused by infections in segments of the intestines and colon.

Bladder Infection

• Infection in the bladder may cause painful or difficult urination, lower abdominal pain and nausea and is treatable with antibiotics.

Kidney Infection

• Bacteria from the urinary tract may move to the kidneys and cause infection, and symptoms include lower abdominal and back pain, painful and frequent urination, fever, nausea or vomiting.

Ectopic Pregnancy

• Ectopic pregnancy may be a life-threatening condition and happens when the fertilized egg implants somewhere other than the uterus. Symptoms include lower abdominal pain and nausea.

Cancer

• Cancer of the colon, bladder, uterus, ovaries, Fallopian tubes or kidneys may cause lower abdominal pain, nausea, swelling and bleeding.