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Don't feel embarrassed if you have ever released gas or had tummy gurgles while being massaged – it's perfectly natural.

The classic description is abdominal pain, severe constipation, and intractable vomiting. However, nearly 20% of older adults have diarrhea, and only half report constipation or vomiting.

Causes of pain in your lower left abdomen may include diverticulitis, gas, IBS, kidney stones, ectopic pregnancy, or testicular torsion.