Discomfort in the lower abdomen can be manifested as pain of varying intensity and duration, tingling, heaviness, vague unpleasant sensations. Also, sometimes other pathological manifestations may occur: general weakness, nausea, fever, separation from the genital tract, etc.
The mistake of many women in such cases is the independent use of analgesics or antispasmodics to eliminate painful phenomena without contacting a doctor and finding out the reasons. Factors that provoke a feeling of discomfort in the lower abdomen in women, there is a great variety, among which there are both physiological and pathological.
Physiological causes of discomfort in the lower abdomen
The appearance of unpleasant sensations can be affected by:
- premenstrual syndrome or ovulation;
- stressful situations;
- overcrowding of the intestine;
- hunger;
- stretching of the muscles and ligaments of the abdomen during pregnancy;
- use of an intrauterine device, etc.
Pathological causes of discomfort in the lower abdomen
Let's consider more serious reasons:
- Infectious and inflammatory diseases of the urinary system (cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis, etc.) - in this case there is also frequent painful urination , puffiness, pulling back pain, etc.
- Varicose veins of the small pelvis are vascular diseases, somewhat similar in symptoms to colpitis, with pain intensified after prolonged walking and lifting weights.
- Inflammation of the appendix - there is a pain and discomfort in the lower abdomen on the right, there is also a high fever, sweating, upset of the stool.
- Ectopic pregnancy - painful sensations are localized in the lower abdomen on one side and are given to the rectum area, bloody discharge may appear, blood pressure may decrease.
- Inflammation of the genital organs (defeat of the ovaries, appendages, uterus, etc.)
- In such cases, the pain can become more intense when palpation, there are different discharge. - Presence of tumors, cysts of the pelvic organs.
- Inflammatory process in the large intestine - with more discomfort is felt on the left lower abdomen, nausea, upset of the chair.
These pathologies are only the most common causes of discomfort in the lower abdomen, but there are many other diseases that cause this symptom. Therefore, to establish an accurate diagnosis and the appointment of treatment is recommended to contact a specialist.