Why do I keep getting a sharp pain/ache in my lower left abdomen when I run?

[slothycoffee]

Hi, I completed couch to 5k a few months ago and could run 5k without any aches or pains, then I had a break over August due to very hot weather. Now I have started running again, I keep getting a sharp, persistant pain/ache in my lower left abdomen. This pain only occurs when I run, even when I run very slowly. My stamina/breathing is still fine, it's just the abdominal pain stopping me.

What could this be? Has anyone else (especially women) experienced this?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

You may have strained something, so best to get it checked out by a medical professional.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Get it checked out... as IannodaTruffe suggests

[misswobble Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Stitch! 🤷‍♀️? Could be

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

If it’s a stitch then pausing and doing some stretches should ease it. If it doesn’t, definitely get medical advice.