Customer question:
I have pain in the lower part of my stomach. What could be the problem? Anonymous customer from the forum.
Answer:
Pain in the lower abdomen can result from many causes, some more and others less serious. When experiencing this type of pain in the lower abdomen, the first thought is to go to the doctor, but only if the pain lasts longer; you cannot explain it, and it is more robust/intense.
Pain in the lower abdomen mainly means discomfort below your navel. The lower abdomen area is located between the pelvis and the navel. In this area, a vital organ can cause problems precisely because of this.
The organs of this area are the following: small intestine, peritoneum, appendix, ovaries and uterus in women, bladder, and ureter.
It happens less often, but it is still possible that the pain is transferred from other areas of the abdomen or abdominal cavity.
When is a pain in this area alarming?
Some pains in this area of the abdomen can be alarming and require prompt medical attention if you notice the following symptoms:
- quick and intense pain
- the pain does not go away and becomes even more intense
- abdominal bloating
- elevated body temperature
- frequent vomiting
- nausea
- signs of jaundice
- discharge for a few days
- blood or traces of inflammation in the urine
- you were injured in this area, and this is a reasonable consequence
- can't eat or drink for several days
- you are pregnant
- Do you think that peristalsis has stopped or that it works poorly?
What usually causes pain on the right side of the abdomen?
Complications and consequent pain in the lower abdomen are more common in women. This is because the female reproductive organs are located in the lower abdomen, so all the problems related to these organs can originate from there.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial tissue outgrows the rest of your body's organs. The feeling is very unpleasant, often painful, and affects the quality of your life. Endometriosis results in primarily painful menstruation, but conception and birth planning are also significant problems.
Familiar places where endometriosis can develop: are ovaries, peritoneum, vagina, fallopian tubes, rectum, diaphragm, and all gastrointestinal tracts.
Endometriosis can be a genetic problem and can be passed down between generations. It is also related to the time of the first menstruation, the length of the menstrual cycle, and abnormalities in the fallopian tubes and uterus.
Uterine fibroid
The growth of a non-cancerous tumor inside your uterus causes uterine fibroids. The result is pain, pain during intercourse, frequent urination, and abundant menstrual discharge.
Small fibroids do not cause problems, but larger fibroids are significant, so surgery is a sensible decision.
You can read more about it on some trusted forums.
Pelvic inflammatory disease
It is a disease that begins in the uterus, ovaries, or fallopian tubes and is associated with sexually transmitted diseases and sexual activity. The symptoms are often associated with a painful abdomen, pain in the lower abdomen, and vaginal discharge is often visible. The disease is not common, but it can be treated with antibiotics.
From time to time, however, bacteria can enter the reproductive organs during the following:
- birth
- surgical intervention in the pelvis area
- in case of insertion of intrauterine devices
- in case of spontaneous abortion
Uterine cancer
Uterine cancer occurs more often in two forms: endometrial cancer or uterine sarcoma.
Symptoms of uterine cancer are mainly more intense bleeding and bleeding during menopause. The solution in the case of uterine cancer is often removing the uterus. Endometrial cancer develops in the endometrium, as the name suggests, but uterine sarcoma begins in the myometrium, which is rare.
Risk factors are mainly hormonal changes, which can also be due to artificial modification of the hormonal system and disruption of the balance between estrogen and progesterone. The problem is also excessive body weight, polycystic ovary syndrome, and genetic issues like Lynch syndrome. You can read more about it on some trusted forums and sites.
General pains
If the pain is not related to the reproductive system (women), then the pain may be related to inflammation of you're urinary tract, kidney infection, or bladder infection. In such a case, an examination by a doctor is recommended.
Pains in the lower abdomen - conclusion
They are usually a fairly common problem and do not necessarily mean that the problem is urgent, but be careful that the symptoms do not result from something more serious. If OFTEN happens for women, the pain coincides with the menstrual cycle or the cycle of emptying the bowels - this is essential information that you should confide with your doctor.
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