What is dull lower abdominal pain in women?

The article was professionally consulted by MSc Vu Van Quan - Department of General Surgery & Anesthesia - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.

For women, the lower abdomen is the area that contains the large intestine or the ovaries. Dull lower abdominal pain in women can be a sign of many different diseases in the intestinal tract, urinary tract or reproductive organs.

There are many people who mistakenly think that lower abdominal pain in women is this appendage pain, which is completely wrong. Because there are many causes of lower abdominal pain, we need to distinguish clearly to rule out diseases that can happen to any woman of any age.
Here is a warning about dangerous diseases that women are susceptible to when there are signs of dull lower abdominal pain:

Pelvic pain refers to pain in the lower abdomen below the navel. This pain can signal reproductive problems, digestive disorders, or even life-threatening illnesses. To find the right cause of pelvic pain, you should see a doctor to determine the right disease and treat the right cause.

If you find yourself with symptoms of sharp pain in the right lower abdomen, vomiting and fever, go to the doctor immediately because this is an emergency, it is a sign of appendicitis. If this inflamed appendix is ​​not surgically removed, it will spread the infection in the abdomen, which can lead to death.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a type of chronic digestive disorder that causes dull attacks of lower abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation. They usually appear when there is a sudden change in diet, prolonged stress....

If you have lower abdominal pain with sharp, dull pain around the time of ovulation, this is completely normal and happens to many people. During ovulation, the ovaries usually release an egg with some fluid and blood, which irritates the lining of the abdomen causing dull lower abdominal pain in women.

Premenstrual syndrome can occur in any woman, making women's mood swings, acne, headache, abdominal pain, cramps. Hormonal changes in the menstrual cycle are responsible for this condition. Therefore, it is necessary to increase physical activity, take vitamin supplements to reduce these premenstrual symptoms.

This is a potentially life-threatening condition for women. This happens when an embryo forms and develops outside the uterus, usually a fallopian tube. Symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy that appear include strong pelvic pain or cramping (especially on one side), vaginal bleeding, nausea, and dizziness, in which case you need to see your doctor. doctor immediately.

One of the most serious complications of pelvic inflammatory disease is female infertility. The disease can cause damage to the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. Symptoms include: abdominal pain, fever, unusual vaginal discharge, pain during sex or urinary incontinence, which in severe cases may require surgery.

An ovarian cyst is usually harmless, but if the cyst grows larger, it can cause pelvic pain, weight gain, and frequent urination. Ovarian cysts can be detected with a pelvic exam or ultrasound.

This growth in the wall of the uterus is called fibroids, but this is not cancer. Uterine fibroids usually occur in women between the ages of 30 and 40 and usually cause no problems. However, some women may experience symptoms such as abdominal pain, back pain, painful sex, or difficulty getting pregnant. .. The doctor can intervene to remove fibroids if it affects your health problems.

In some women, endometrial tissue grows on the outside of the uterus, called endometriosis. It can appear in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder, intestines, and many other parts of the body. Their abnormal growth causes women to have lower abdominal pain and this is the reason why women cannot get pregnant.

Urinary tract infections are bacteria that enter the urinary tract and attack anywhere, from the urethra, bladder, ureters. It causes symptoms such as abdominal pain, painful urination, burning sensation and the need to urinate all the time.
Urinary tract infections are usually not serious if treated promptly. But in case it spreads to the kidneys, it can cause permanent damage. Signs of a kidney infection include fever, nausea, and unilateral pain in the lower back.

Kidney stones are accumulations of salts and minerals in the urine, they can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as large stones. When the stone moves from the kidney to the bladder, it causes pain in the lower abdomen or pelvis. The urine may then turn pink or red like blood.

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic pain condition associated with cystitis. People with severe interstitial cystitis urinate several times per hour. Other symptoms are also present such as pressure on the pubic area, painful urination and pain during sex, which usually occurs in women between 30 and 40.

Pain in the lower abdomen and pelvis is a warning sign for a number of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), most commonly chlamydia and gonorrhea. These are two bacterial infections that can cause pelvic pain, painful urination, bleeding between periods, and abnormal vaginal discharge. If you have any of the above symptoms, you need to see a doctor for treatment, to avoid infecting your partner..

For older women will appear organ prolapse, this also causes pain in the lower abdomen, pelvis. The organs most susceptible to organ prolapse include the bladder or uterus.
This is not a serious health problem, but it causes discomfort to the patient. The most common symptoms are increased pressure on the vaginal wall, feeling of fullness in the lower abdomen, discomfort in the groin or lower back, painful sex.

Pain in the lower abdomen during sex can be caused by many causes, most commonly a vaginal infection, a lack of discharge (vaginal dryness), or many painful conditions that today are still unknown to medicine. core.
When you encounter that symptom, you need to immediately go to an obstetrician-gynecologist to find the right cause, because there are many diseases that cause pain in women during sex.

Pelvic pain that occurs below the navel and lasts for at least 6 months will usually be diagnosed as chronic pelvic pain, which affects both your life and your sleep. In this case, the best way is to see a specialist for treatment.
Lower abdominal pain in women has many causes, and many of them are related to dangerous diseases, affecting a woman's motherhood. Therefore, women should not be subjective when experiencing pain in the lower abdomen, please see a doctor to get an accurate answer for your health condition.
Master. Doctor. Vu Van Quan has more than 10 years of experience working in the field of General Gastroenterology, specializing in the examination and treatment of surgical pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, bile, pancreas and diseases of the abdominal peritoneum and abdominal wall. . If you have a need for consultation and examination, please make an appointment with the Hospitals of the national health system for the best service.