Pain on the left side of the abdomen after a meal may be caused by gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, pancreatitis, heart disease and so on.
1. Gastric ulcer: this is a common cause of postprandial pain, most of which occurs about half an hour after a meal, accompanied by dyspepsia, nausea and vomiting, gastric distension and so on.
2. Duodenal ulcer: similar to the symptoms of gastric ulcer, the pain is located in the umbilical region, accompanied by acid reflux, heartburn, indigestion and other symptoms.
3. Acute pancreatitis: it is easy to occur after overeating, overwork or drinking, most patients are accompanied by cholelithiasis, the pain radiates to the back, and needs timely treatment.
4. Heart disease: heart disease should not be ignored, such as myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease, etc., may also appear in the left side of the pain.
There are many reasons for pain on the left side of the abdomen after meals, and it is recommended to go to the hospital in time for a clear diagnosis.