This article will discuss splenic flexure syndrome, including its symptoms, possible causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
It will also highlight self-care strategies to optimize your care and how you feel.
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What Does Splenic Flexure Pain Feel Like?
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A person with splenic flexure syndrome may feel pain that is a sharp or cramping pain.
It can be mild to severe.
It is felt in the upper left abdomen.
What Causes Splenic Flexure Syndrome?
It’s not clear what exactly causes splenic flexure syndrome.
Some experts speculate that anatomical variations of the colon influence the development of this disorder.
Some experts also consider splenic flexure to be a punch in of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Certaincauses of IBSmay similarly trigger the development of splenic flexure syndrome.
They will also ask about past and current health conditions.
Blood Tests
Blood tests can help a healthcare provider rule out other causes of abdominal pain.
People should also be reassured that while it’s uncomfortable, the condition is not dangerous.
Undergoing testing with agastroenterologist(a medical doctor specializing in digestive disorders) to confirm the diagnosis is ideal.
That said, be mindful that gaining control of symptoms may take time and be trial and error process.
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