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Your Guide to Pelvic Pain

https://www.crystalrunhealthcare.com/specialties/urology | Pelvic pain can occur for various reasons in both men and women. Learn more about the possible causes of pelvic pain, how itu2019s treated, and when to see a doctor.

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Your Guide to Pelvic Pain

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  1. • Pain that occurs in or around the pelvic area (from below your navel to the top of your legs). Can occur with a wide variety of issues affecting the bones, muscles, and/or organs in the pelvis. Mild pain (like from gas or menstruation) is common, but unusual or severe pain may be a sign of a more serious problem. • •

  2. • Acute infection: appendicitis, shingles, etc. Diseases and disorders: IBS, celiac disease, kidney stones, pelvic floor dysfunction, nerve disorders, bladder disease, cancer, etc. Physical trauma: hernia, broken pelvis, ruptured organ, etc. • •

  3. • Painful menstruation: mild pain is common, but severe cases may require more than over-the-counter pain relievers. Pregnancy complications: ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy occurring outside the uterus), miscarriage, etc. Heritable diseases: endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), etc. • •

  4. • Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID): bacterial infection of the reproductive organs. Commonly caused by STIs, but things like douching can also introduce bacteria. Uterine or cervical cancer: tumors and lesions can cause aching or stabbing pains, often worse after intercourse. Fibroids (leiomyomas): benign growths inside the uterus that can cause pain, especially at larger sizes. • •

  5. • Prostatitis (acute or chronic): inflammation of the prostate gland resulting from infection, injury, or disease. Testicular disorders: testicular torsion (rotated testicle), epididymitis (inflammation of semen tube), or trauma. Cancer: tumors and complications of prostate or testicular cancer can cause pain and discomfort. • •

  6. • Treatment varies by diagnosis. Things like ultrasound, X-rays, MRIs, endoscopy, blood tests, urine tests, and lab cultures may be used to determine the problem. With severe, life-threatening conditions like appendicitis or ectopic pregnancy, immediate treatment (emergency surgery) is critical. Depending on the cause, it may be treated with medication, surgery, lifestyle changes, physical therapy, etc. • •

  7. • When pain interferes with normal activity. If you’re doubled over or can’t function, seek urgent or emergency care as the situation may be life-threatening. If you develop unexplained pelvic pain and have a family history of reproductive, urinary or gastrointestinal conditions. If you notice concerning symptoms like: – Chronic constipation/diarrhea – Blood in urine or feces – Fever/chills – Painful intercourse – Worsening or spreading of existing pain • •

  8. Crystal Run Healthcare in New York provides quality healthcare services across a wide range of specialties. Our trusted physicians can help uncover the cause of issues like pelvic pain and provide treatment and relief. You can easily book an appointment with many Crystal Run Healthcare physicians including a urologist and urogynecologist through the website or contact us if you need additional assistance.

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