What should be noted for lower abdominal pain in men?

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The article is professionally consulted by Master. BSCK II Phan Thi Minh Huong - Gastroenterologist - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital.
Many men are often subjective when thinking that lower abdominal pain is just a normal symptom. However, both left and right lower abdominal pain reflects a dangerous medical condition.

1. What is lower abdominal pain?

The abdomen is divided into 9 regions by two straight lines descending from the center of the clavicle and intersecting two transverse lines, the second of which is formed by the line connecting the two anterior superior iliac spines and the second transverse line connecting the intersection of the vertebral column. with two flanks. Including the following areas:
The area above the navel (epigastric) includes the following organs: Stomach, left liver, pancreas, transverse colon The area around the umbilicus corresponds to the small intestine The area below the umbilicus corresponds to the bladder, uterus, rectum Right subcostal region corresponds to duodenum, gallbladder, liver, right kidney Right rib cage corresponds to ascending colon, right ureter under the left flank corresponds to the tail of the pancreas, spleen, colon splenic angle, and left kidney. The left flank region corresponds to the descending colon and the left ureter The left iliac fossa corresponds to the Sigma colon, the left appendage The lower abdomen in men contains important organs including:
sigmoid colon, cecum Rectal colon Appendices Lower ureter, bladder, pelvis Therefore, once any organ in the lower abdomen has problems, it will manifest as abdominal pain.
Note with some cases when more than one part of the lower abdomen is painful at the same time, they interact and cause lower abdominal pain (eg, bladder compression causes inflammation and both diseases cause pain). lower abdominal pain).

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2. What causes lower abdominal pain?

2.1 Appendicitis When the appendix is ​​inflamed, it will cause pain in the lower right abdomen of the male with a severe pain level for the patient. The pain can start in the area around the navel, then gradually progress to pain in the lower abdomen (right lower abdomen) also known colloquially as appendicitis. The disease also causes digestive disorders, fatigue, high fever. This disease is extremely dangerous for a long time, so it needs to be treated early.

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2.2 Colitis Infective enteritis is a disease usually caused by intestinal bacteria. Common manifestations of the disease are intermittent abdominal cramping pain accompanied by symptoms of straining, nasal mucus, or loose stools, fever
2.3 Hernia If you lift heavy weights while exercising or lifting heavy objects, you may escape , which is when a tissue or organ protrudes from the wall of a muscle.
Symptoms of a hernia are usually painful and uncomfortable lifting when lifting heavy objects, and in men can be noticed by a lump in the groin. In this case, you need to go to the hospital for examination and treatment immediately.
2.4 Taking too many anti-inflammatory drugs Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen can irritate the stomach lining, causing a burning sensation. In addition to the common symptom of abdominal pain, there is also indigestion, heartburn or bloating.
Pain may appear above the abdomen. To avoid trouble, follow your doctor's instructions about when and how to take these medications.

3. What should I do when I have lower abdominal pain?

The lower abdomen is home to many different organs. Therefore, when one of those organs has problems, they will cause disease not only in that organ, but also affect other organs such as compressing or spreading infectious pathogens. If you do not have professional knowledge, self-diagnosis and treatment, it will be very dangerous for yourself or your family to have lower abdominal pain.
When there are manifestations of lower abdominal pain, it is necessary to calmly and urgently go to medical facilities for examination, diagnosis and treatment, regardless of male or female, child or adult or elderly. .
Doctor Huong has over 30 years of experience in the field of Gastroenterology in which with nearly 20 years holding the position of Deputy Department, Head of Department of Hue Central Hospital. Currently, he is a Doctor of Gastroenterology - Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - General Internal Medicine Department of Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital.

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