Pain in the left leg
Pain on the left side of the body in the leg often has its origin in the back area. Herniated discs occur particularly frequently in the lower back and can then push off nerve roots running there. Radiating pain from the back area, which can extend into the buttocks and legs, is the result.
In the lower spine area, a bony narrowing of the spinal canal can also occur. The constriction also causes compression of the nerve cords and sometimes very severe pain in the back, buttocks and legs. However, the pain can also occur in the leg itself, for example after sports injuries.
In addition, a circulatory disorder of the leg may be present, as in peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAD). The leg then typically hurts at first under stress, so that the person affected has to stop after a while until the pain subsides. In the case of a reddened, swollen leg, a thrombosis of the deep leg veins should also be considered, which often occurs after immobilization (even after long journeys, for example), bone fractures or coagulation disorders.
Pain on the left side of the chest
Pain in the left thorax is a serious symptom, as it occurs in different clinical pictures. Frequently, they are merely an expression of a problem in the musculoskeletal system, such as pinched nerves, dislocated vertebrae or muscular tension. However, they can also exist in more serious diseases.
The most prominent example is a heart attack. The typical symptoms of a heart attack are pain in the left thorax, which can radiate into the left arm and neck, pressure on the chest as well as shortness of breath and sweating.Nausea and restlessness also occur frequently. Pain in the left thorax can also occur in the event of a pulmonary embolism or pneumonia.
Pain on the left side at the waist
Pain in the area of the left waist can be caused by various factors. Anatomically, the spleen, the left kidney including the ureter, part of the intestine and part of the stomach are located in this area. An inflammation of the pancreas can also project itself painfully into this area.
Last but not least, pain in the left waist can also be caused by trapped nerves or muscular damage. In the area of the waist or flank, the kidney is the most typical organ that can cause pain there. Inflammation of the renal pelvis is accompanied by severe pain and can be caused, for example, by ascending bladder inflammation.
Stones in the kidney and stones in the ureter are also associated with pain in this area, which is then typically described as cramping or colicky. In the context of infections or other diseases, the spleen can also become enlarged. This lies in the left upper abdomen and, when enlarged, can cause dull pain due to compression of the adjacent structures. These can then also be felt in the left waist area.
