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If you have pain in the area below the navel and above the legs, it is considered pelvic pain. Pelvic pain can be a symptom of a digestive disorder or a warning sign of your health condition.
Chronic pelvic pain can have many causes. It can arise from the digestive, reproductive or urinary systems, some pelvic pain can also arise from the muscles and connective tissue (ligaments) in the structures of the pelvis. Sometimes, pelvic pain can be caused by irritation of the nerves in the pelvis. Common causes of pelvic pain include:
1. Pain from appendicitis
If you have sharp pain in the right part of your lower abdomen, vomiting and fever, you may have appendicitis. so get medical help right away. An appendix infection may require surgery, it can infect the inside of the body and cause serious complications.
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2. Pain from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Feelings of abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and ongoing diarrhea or constipation are all signs of irritable bowel syndrome, also known as colon spasms. You need to change your diet, manage stress and use some supportive medicine in this case.
3. Lower abdominal pain related to ovulation
You can feel abdominal pain and feel the ovulation process in the body. As you work, the ovaries release eggs along with some fluid and blood. The pain will appear in the middle of the menstrual cycle and the pain can change from month to month. It is not harmful and usually goes away within a few hours.
4. Cramps during menstruation
If you often feel cramps in your lower abdomen or back and they usually last 1 to 3 days it is because each month, your uterus builds up a layer of tissue. That's where the embryo can implant and grow, the lining breaks down and is shed during your period. As the uterus tightens to push it out, you will experience cramping. In this case, use a heating pad or an over-the-counter pain reliever to relieve the pain. In addition, exercise and stress reduction can also be effective in this case.
5. Pain from ectopic pregnancy
When the embryo implants outside the uterus and begins to develop, it causes sharp pelvic pain or contractions and causes vaginal bleeding, nausea and dizziness. In this case you need to get medical attention right away as it can be life-threatening.
6. Pain caused by sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Pelvic pain is a warning sign of several STDs, the most common being chlamydia and gonorrhea. Some people have STDs but don't show obvious signs. Symptoms can include painful urination, bleeding between periods, and abnormal vaginal discharge.
7. Pain from pelvic inflammatory diseases
It is a complication of sexually transmitted diseases and is the
1 cause of female infertility. It can cause permanent damage to the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. Abdominal pain, fever, unusual vaginal discharge, and pain during sex or pain when urinating can be symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease. Patients should be treated immediately upon seeing such symptoms to avoid serious consequences caused by the disease.
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8. Pain caused by ovarian cysts
During ovulation, the ovaries will have a mechanism to release eggs. But sometimes the follicle does not open to release the egg as it should and develops into an ovarian cyst. Leads to pelvic pain, pressure, swelling, and bloating. In the case of a ruptured or twisted cyst, it can cause sudden, severe pain, and requires emergency medical attention.
9. Pain caused by uterine fibroids
Is when tissue grows on or in the wall of the uterus, but is not cancerous. Fibroids are common in women in their 30s and 40s. It can cause pressure in the abdomen, low back pain, heavy periods, pain during sex, or make it difficult to get pregnant.
10. Pain from endometriosis
In some women, the tissue that grows outside the uterus is similar to the glandular tissue of the uterus. It can occur on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder, intestines, and other parts of the body. When it comes to menstruating, these tissue blocks break down but there's no way to get out of the body. It can cause pain and scar tissue formation that can make pregnancy difficult.
11. Pain due to urinary tract infection
Manifestations such as frequent urination, a feeling of bladder fullness are signs of a urinary tract infection. This happens when germs get into the urinary tract. If treatment is delayed, it can spread to the kidneys and cause a kidney infection.
12. Pain caused by kidney stones
That is, in the body there are salt and mineral blocks that your body tries to get rid of in the urine. They can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball. Kidney stones cause pain like pelvic pain in the back, causing urine to turn pink or red from blood.
13. Pain from interstitial cystitis (IC)
People with interstitial cystitis will suffer from constant pain, pain during sex and urinating many times in an hour. Although interstitial cystitis is a long-term condition, there are ways to ease symptoms.
14. Pelvic Obstructive Syndrome Pain
When blood flows backward in the veins, they become swollen and painful. This is called pelvic congestion syndrome. This is a difficult condition to diagnose and treat. It tends to get worse when you sit or stand for too long.
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15. Pain caused by scar tissue
Adhesions are a type of scar tissue inside the body that forms to connect organs or structures. Adhesions in the abdomen can cause pain and other problems, depending on their location. In some cases, the doctor may have to perform certain procedures or surgery to remove them from the body.
16. Vulva pain
Symptoms of vulvar pain appear when you ride a bike or have sex. These pains are often caused by infections. Medications or therapies will be considered for those with vulvar pain.
17. Pain during sex
Pain that occurs when you have sex can stem from many causes such as vaginal infection, or insufficient lubrication or problem.
18. Chronic pelvic pain
If Pain persists for at least 6 months, it is considered chronic. It can affect your sleep and turn your life upside down. The cause of pelvic pain remains difficult to determine. However, there are interventions to manage chronic pelvic pain.
19. Other causes
Other causes of pelvic pain in men and women: Appendicitis; Colon cancer ; Constipation; Crohn's disease (a type of inflammatory bowel disease); Diverticulitis; Fibromyalgia; Inguinal hernia; Interstitial cystitis (also called painful bladder syndrome); Bowel obstruction; Irritable bowel syndrome ; Past physical or sexual abuse; Pelvic floor muscle spasms; Prostatitis; Ulcerative colitis; Urinary tract infection (UTI)...
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Reference source: Webmd.com; Mayoclinic.org
