Overview
Pelvic pain occurs below the belly button in the lowest part of the abdomen and pelvis, including sex organs, and it can be caused by many types of diseases and conditions related to the reproductive systems, digestive systems, or urinary systems. Sometimes pelvic pain, especially chronic pelvic pain, can be caused from issues with muscles and connective tissues.
TREATMENT OPTIONS
Treatment options may include:
- Counseling
- Diet
- Exercise
- Hormonal treatment
- Improved posture
- Lifestyle changes
- Massage
- Medicines
- Physical therapy
- Relax
- Strengthening
- Stretching
- Surgery
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
SYMPTOMS
Symptoms include:
Pain occurring in the lowest part of the abdomen, lower back, buttocks, or thighs.
Pain described as:
- Dull
- Sharp
- Constant
- Intermittent
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
DIAGNOSIS / TESTS
Diagnostic tests include:
- Blood count
- CT scan
- Cystoscopy
- Hysteroscopy
- Infection testing
- Laparoscopy
- MRI
- Pelvic exam
- Physical exam
- Pregnancy test
- Rectal exam
- Symptom review
- Transvaginal ultrasound
- Urine test
- Vaginal exam
CAUSES
Causes & contributing factors may include:
- Appendicitis
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Colon cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn’s disease (a type of inflammatory bowel disease)
- Diverticulitis
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Endometriosis
- Fibromyalgia
- Inguinal hernia
- Interstitial cystitis
- Intestinal obstruction
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Kidney stones
- Mittelschmerz
- Ovarian Cysts
- Painful Sex
- Past physical or sexual abuse
- Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
- Pelvic floor muscle spasms
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- PMS and Menstrual Cramps
- Prostatitis
- Scar Tissue
- Sexually Ulcerative colitis
- Transmitted Diseases
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Uterine Fibroids
- Vulvodynia
FACTS
- Pelvic pain is more common in women, and can sometimes be very serious.
- You should consult a doctor immediately if you feel sudden, intense pelvic pain because this can be a sign of a serious health issue.
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OUR OFFICE:
The Pain Experts of Arizona
3370 South Mercy Road
Suite 321
Gilbert, AZ 85297
Phone: 480-550-9393
Fax: 480-999-3375