for the last three weeks i have had a dull pain in my lower left abdomen area ...i am type 2 diabetic ..i have had normal bowel movements and no signs of blood in my stools ...it hurts more when siting down ...the pain is two on a scale of ten ...sometimes my lower back hurts when sitting down ,,,,ice makes it feel better or a heating pad at night ...i don t feel any lumps ...my urine is fine... no pain urinating ,,,I DONT HAVE HEATH INSURANCE //MY COMPANY DROPPED OUR COVERAGE ....i have avoided going to a dr if there are expensive tests or even an operation needed ///...i do some physical work lifting boxes at work ...I am 56 years old ....maybe i pulled a muscle ...but this has been going on for three weeks ....i use a heating pad at night when i sleep ...and that helps for the next day ...but by the end of the day ... i get the dull pain back in my lower left abdomen....where my belt comes around ...but just lower ///
Hi ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor, a general surgeon answering your query. If I were your doctor, after a physical examination to rule out any possibility of an inguinal hernia with a history of lifting weight, and after any intro abdominal pathology is also ruled out, I would advise you for a course of anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor.  In case of a hernia, I would refer you to a general surgeon for further advice and needful. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.