<human>: I ve been having pain in my left lower quadrant/abdomen since I woke up yesterday morning. It s painful when I try getting up from a sitting and laying position and when I walk. I ve put an electric heating pad but hasn t helped much. I have a lot of gas and diarrhea.
<bot>: Hi, thank you for posting! I have read your query and I understand your concerns. According to your symptoms, I think that you may suffer from colonopathy (bowel infection). The factors that might have caused it are complex, such as: viral, microbial, protozoan and food. You need to avoid spicy food, carbonated Chat Doctor.  You need the following tests, in order to find the right diagnosis:- abdominal ultrasound-liver test-complete blood count-urine test-stool culture In order to find the right diagnosis and treatment, you need to consult your gastroenterologist. Ask me for anything unclear. Take care,