Category: Men's Health
Question: Please what could be the cause of severe sharp lower abdominal pain at the left hand side of a 15yrs old boy
Answer: Hi 

How long has the pain been there and on a scale of 1  10 how severe is the pain What other symptoms are there Have you noticed any swelling on the abdominal wall Diarrhoea or constipation Vomiting Any blood in the stool Is there a fever Pain while urinating 

Well considering you have described it as a severe sharp it could be a hernia where a part of the intestines goes through a weak part of the abdominal wall resulting in severe pain It might also be testicular torsion from the testicles twisting by themselves causing lack of blood supply and severe pain 

Other causes of abdominal pain may include overeating or hunger pains usually not described as severe stomach fluinfection or food poisoning associated with history of eating bad food stomach cramps plus vomiting andor diarrhoea constipation bladder infection present with painful and frequent urination or appendicitis pain on the right side and worsened by touch moving or standing straight 

Causes vary therefore the best option is to go see a paediatrician to rule out a severe case especially if symptoms include the above stated ones andor is persistent 

Cheers