What might cause numbness on the left side of my stomach?

One possible cause is abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome. This happens when nerves just under the skin become compressed or irritated. When these nerves are squeezed, they might make you feel numb or even cause pain in the affected area.

Another possibility is related to neuropathy, where the nerves do not function properly. For example, research has shown that patients with gastrointestinal dysmotility may have a reduction in tiny nerve fibers in the skin. This change in nerve health can sometimes lead to unusual sensations including numbness. In some rare cases, a condition like chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, which affects the protective covering of nerves, can also cause symptoms that might involve both the gut and the skin.

It is important to talk with a healthcare provider so they can check your symptoms and health history to decide what might be causing your numbness and how best to help you. To better understand what might be happening with your symptoms, you can start by taking a free symptom checker test that uses AI to help identify possible causes.