Stabbing Pain In The Pelvic Area? Here’s What You Should Know

Pelvic pain is pain that arises in the lower part of your abdomen between your belly and thighs. It can either be major or minor, depending on the condition. It can have many causes; it can also be an indication of an underlying disease. 

The pelvic floor therapy at Integral Performance Physio helps you examine your symptoms in a multidisciplinary manner and provide you with proper treatment according to your need.

However, a stabbing or sharp pain in and around your pelvic area can be caused due to various reasons that you must not neglect and consult a specialist as early as possible.

Pelvic pain common symptoms:

• Sharp cramps are often unbearable.
• Pain and discomfort while urinating.
• Pain while sitting for a long time.
• Pain during sexual intercourse.
• Constipation.
• Bloating.
• Ongoing pain that comes and goes.

Common causes for pelvic pain:

Various causes for pelvic pain include-

• Chronic diseases 

It can occur if you have a continuous history of pain in the same area or have a genetic disorder that causes pain around your pelvic area. If you are treating it appropriately, you have nothing to worry about.

• Ovarian remnant syndrome (ORS) 

Ovarian remnant syndrome is caused when a woman undergoes surgery to remove one or both ovaries, and residual tissue is present. In such a case, you must consult your specialist and evaluate proper treatment.

• Fibroids

If you feel heavy near your abdomen area, you might have fibroid growth. It may not be concerning until the pain increases and is intolerable.

• Emotional stress

Physiological factors like depression and anxiety can also cause pelvic pain. If you have been through a rough past, constant stress contributes to your pain, making it worse.

• Menstrual reasons

You can deal with mild pelvic pain before or during the menstrual cycle. This pain is called dysmenorrhea.

• Pregnancy 

Pelvic pain occurs during the second trimester because your organs begin to shift, causing pain and discomfort.

• Endometriosis 

It is a condition where endometrial-like tissue that is supposed to be in your uterus grows outside it.

• Pelvic inflammatory disease 

It is a common disorder in the female reproductive system that can affect your uterus or ovaries if not treated on time.

When do you need a doctor?

Pelvic pain sometimes has more than one reason. You must not neglect pain or discomfort and immediately consult your gynecologist. If it is repetitive and you already know the reason, you can repeat your medication under your doctor’s guidance. For mild pain, you can try home remedies to decrease the discomfort.

It is essential to understand the necessity of your suffering and take corrective measures accordingly to stay healthy and prevent any complications in the future.