Bloating, pain and gas on the left side of the abdomen

The swelling, pain and gas you are complaining about on the left side of your abdomen can occur for many reasons. These symptoms may indicate a general gastrointestinal problem or may be specific to a particular condition. For example; gas accumulation, disruption of normal bowel movements, intestinal infections, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, hernia or other structural problem. In some cases, pain and swelling in the lower left side can be a symptom of more serious diseases such as diverticulitis. In this case, you should visit your doctor for more accurate information and diagnosis. It may be useful to see a general surgeon or gastroenterologist to diagnose conditions such as infection, inflammation or the presence of a hernia. It is especially important to seek immediate medical attention if these symptoms become severe or are combined with other symptoms such as fever, vomiting or changes in your toilet habits. These are only general estimates of possible scenarios and a doctor's evaluation and diagnosis is definitely necessary.

I am not a real doctor and this is not a medical diagnosis.