Men with left lower abdominal distension and pain but normal bowel movements may be caused by diseases such as colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and left ureteral stone.
1. Colitis: refers to the inflammation that occurs in the colon. It may be manifested as distension and pain in the left lower abdomen, with or without diarrhea, constipation, mucus, pus and blood stools, and a sense of urgency and heaviness.
2. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Prevalent in young and middle-aged people, IBS often has emotional triggers and is characterized by abdominal pain, bloating and abdominal discomfort. It can also be manifested as left lower abdominal distension and pain, with or without diarrhea, constipation and other symptoms.
3. Left ureteral stone: refers to the stones occurring in the left ureteral area. The main manifestations are paroxysmal pain in the lower back and abdomen, hematuria, which may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, urinary frequency, urinary urgency, urinary pain and other symptoms. It can also be manifested as left lower abdominal distension and normal bowel movement.
There are many other causes of lower left abdominal distension and normal bowel movements in men, so they should seek medical attention to identify the cause and follow medical advice for further treatment or therapy.