Question: Is a psychologist a doctor? Who should I see to treat my depression? Answer: In order to answer your question, I will need to ask you to clarify what you mean by doctor.. Often when people use this term what they really mean is a Doctor of Medicine, or MD. Technically though anyone who possesses a doctoral-level degree is a doctor, including psychologists, who will generally have either a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD).
Quick Answer. Some cause of muscle spasms are overuse or exercise of muscles on the left side, dehydration and atherosclerosis, according to MedicineNet. Nervous system disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries might be a cause of muscle spasms in various parts of the body. Hemifacial spasms are a specific type of spasm that occurs in the face and most often on the left side, notes the Dystonia Society.
What Causes Pain in the Lower Left Side After Running. Pain in your left side while you're running can bring you to a halt and linger afterward. Photo Credit lzf/iStock/Getty Images. People run for a variety of reasons.