Abdominal pain is a very common symptom. They can be a manifestation of both functional and organic lesions. Pain can occur not only in women, but often in men.
Lower abdominal pain in men
Lower abdominal pain in men often indicates a pathology of the urinary-reproductive system.
Sharp, severe pain in the lower abdomen, radiating to the sacrum or perineum, may indicate prostatitis.
Pain can also occur when urinating. In this case, it intensifies, which indicates a problem with the kidneys or bladder. Most often in this case, cystitis is detected.
The pains may not be strong, but pulling. If soreness occurs in the groin, then the most common cause is orchitis (inflammation of the testicles).
Intermittent pain may indicate a neoplasm. In this case, it is necessary to clarify the diagnosis.
Pain can occur spontaneously in the right side of the abdomen. If it is accompanied by fever, nausea or vomiting, then this indicates acute appendicitis.
Very often, pain can radiate to the lower abdomen. More often this is observed with renal colic, inflammation of the renal pelvis.
Pain in the lower abdomen on the left in most cases indicates gastritis, stomach ulcer or duodenal ulcer.
Lower abdominal pain in women
Unlike men, women experience pain more often. The list of reasons in this case is more extensive. With acute inflammation of the ovarian appendages, a sharp pain occurs, which soon decreases. It can be paroxysmal. Soreness can be on the right or left. It depends on the location of the lesion.
In some cases, pain can be combined with other symptoms. If it is accompanied by a violation of urination, then this indicates cystitis. The combination of pain with a sharp decrease in pressure, loss of consciousness may result from internal bleeding.
Severe, paroxysmal pain is characteristic of inflammation of the appendix. Similar symptoms are observed with ectopic pregnancy, complications of childbirth.
During pregnancy, pain combined with bloody discharge, discomfort in the pelvic area may indicate a miscarriage.
Mild pain is characteristic at the onset of ovulation during the menstrual cycle. If pain and bleeding did not appear during menstruation, then you can think about the inflammatory process of the genitals.
Pain is a subjective sign. It is impossible to accurately determine the presence of one pathology or another, therefore it is advisable to carry out additional research methods.
