Pelvic Pain
Pelvic pain is essentially any pain you feel in the area from the belly button to the groin and between the hips. It can range from a sharp, stabbing pain to a wider spread, dull aching pain.
Pelvic pain often develops because of conditions or issues related to the female reproductive organs, though it can present in people of all genders and identities.
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What causes pelvic pain?
Pelvic pain can stem from a wide range of possible causes, including medical conditions, traumatic injuries, psychological factors, and reproductive system issues. Chronic pelvic pain may also be caused by more than one of these issues at once.
Medical conditions
Many medical issues can result in pelvic pain, including urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted infections, kidney infections or kidney stones, intestinal disorders, and hernias.
Traumatic injuries
Broken pelvic bones sustained from a fall or other injury or a pulled muscle in the hip or pelvic floor can result in pelvic pain.
Psychological factors
Stress or past psychological traumas have been known to cause pelvic pain. This kind of pain is also known as psychogenic pain.
Causes associated with the female reproductive system
Pelvic pain is a common symptom associated with the female reproductive organs.
- Routine bodily functions
Pain is an unpleasant but normal symptom of regular bodily functions such as pregnancy, ovulation, and menstruation. - Abnormal health issues
Pelvic pain can be the result of abnormal medical problems, including ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, pelvic inflammatory disease, ovarian cysts, cancer of the reproductive organs, and endometriosis.
What are symptoms of pelvic pain?
The primary symptom of pelvic pain is a consistent pain in the lower belly or groin area. However, there are other symptoms that may present as well, including:
- Pain while urinating
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Bleeding during bowel movements
- Fever
- Vaginal bleeding or discharge
The presence of these other symptoms will vary depending on the cause of the pelvic pain.
How is pelvic pain treated?
There are some things you can do at home to help ease pelvic pain, such as taking over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol), light exercise, applying heat, practicing relaxation, and quitting smoking (if you currently smoke).
If you do not find relief from home remedies, Twin Cities Pain Clinic offers a variety of effective options for treating pelvic pain.
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