We, as women, do experience pain in the lower abdominal pain (pelvic pain) before or during the time of menstruation. Right from our childhood, we are being explained that having such pain is natural during such period. However sometimes or for some women, that pain is just beyond the limit of toleration and might occur at some unexpected time. Therefore, it becomes necessary to take a few wise actions to get relief from such an unbearable and unexpected pelvic pain. To do so, one must actually know the cause of such pain. Have you ever tried to find out why such pain occurs even when it is not expected? If no, let’s find this now in order to cure it!

Lower Abdominal Pain Causes

The cause of Lower Abdominal Pain is likely to differ from women to women. Hence, observation of certain features will aid you and your doctor to determine the cause of the pain, for instance, the duration of pain or presence of blood in urine. However, in certain cases, it might take time to arrive to a conclusion. In such conditions, you should not panic or worry; but just follow doctor’s instructions. There are 3 common causes of such pain, which are:

• Urinary disorders such as a bladder or kidney problem
• Problematic conditions of the intestines
• Problematic conditions of the reproductive system – the uterus, Fallopian tubes, and ovaries

Pain due to Urinary Disorders

Urinary disorders that lead to pelvic pain are inflammation of the bladder (cystitis), inflammation of the collecting system of either or both the kidneys (pyelonephritis), kidney stones, or unlikely benign and malignant tumors.

Symptoms

The symptoms of the stated urinal disorders include a burning sensation while passing the urine and having a feeling of recurrently emptying the bladder. If you have kidney infection or stone, the pain will travel from the back to the front. Such a pain could be really a severe one.

Another symptom for stone and tumor is the presence of blood in the urine. If you notice such a critical and unusual symptom at any point of time, always consult your doctor; as this needs thorough investigation to prevent future health hazards. Recall the famous proverb, “A stitch in time saves nine!” So, avoid any kind of delay or laziness in such matters.

Pain due to Unhealthy Conditions of the Intestines

Unhealthy bowels can lead to different symptoms including pelvic pain. Among the different diseases related to bowels, constipation and diarrhoea can lead to severe pelvic pain. Pain due to bowels mostly arrives in bits and pieces leaving you with the feeling of little or no distress in between any two pains.

Symptoms

The most common symptoms caused to unhealthy intestinal conditions include bloating or swelling of the lower abdomen and irritable bowel syndrome. In addition, blood may pass through stool, which might be normal or black in color. It is necessary that you report this kind of passage to your doctor, as thorough examination is typically mandatory.

Pain due to Unhealthy Conditions of the Reproductive Organs

The unhealthy conditions of the reproductive organs that might lead to pelvic pain include endometriosis, ovarian cysts, pelvic inflammation, fibroid, and problems related to pregnancy such as miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy.

Symptoms

The origin of the pelvic pain might be the uterus, Fallopian tubes, or ovaries. In such a condition, you will feel the pain in the center of the lower abdomen, between the navel and line of pubic hair. You might feel discomfort or pain during intercourse (dyspareunia). If the pain is due to ovary, you will feel the pain on one side. Among all origins, the pain arising due to uterus (dysmenorrhoea) at the time of menstruation is actually the worse pain of all.

However, if you feel a severe or unexpected abdominal pain, consult your doctor immediately.

Lower Abdominal Pain Treatment

It is recommended to consult your doctor irrespective of whether the pain is sudden, acute, or chronic. This is because even the chronic pain can have very critical repercussions. Avoid any hesitation, shyness, or fear; but if you have any, contact a lady doctor. Generally, the doctor will treat you as per the persisting symptoms. Listed below are the few general steps that any doctor would take up.

• Asking questions related to periods, passing of urine and bowel movements
• Asking about events of nausea, vomiting, or fever
• Asking about your emotional life, such as family, friends, work, and sex life; if needed
• Examining by feeling your abdomen
• Conducting an internal examination that includes examining vaginal, rectal, or sometimes both the regions, if required

After this is done, further investigation will actually depend on how you describe your feelings about the pain and on the findings of the above stated examinations. Here are some few treatments based on the description and symptoms.

• Testing of a urine sample to detect any kind of infection
• Conducting the ultrasound scanning of the kidney and bladder if the doctor believes that the pain is due to a kidney problem
• Performing swabs from the vagina to check for infection and ultrasound scanning of the womb and ovaries if the doctor thinks that there is a problem with the womb or ovaries
• Investigating a sample of motion to check for any bowel infection and undergoing a telescopic examination of bowel (endoscopy) if the doctor suspects a problem with the bowel

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