This pain originates from the tissue layer covering the organs and the connecting structures in the pelvis, mainly the peritoneum, which is the membrane that lines abdomen cavity and covering the abdominal organs.
Pelvic pain can also include pain that comes with the following, which are all common symptoms of endometriosis.
There are some ‘over-the-counter’ pain medications, like aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) that might provide partial relief from pelvic pain. But, visiting the doctor and getting treated as per the doctor’s instructions, which might include a prescription pain reliever, is the best action to go about. Just taking pain medication alone rarely solves the problem of chronic pain.
Pelvic Pain Causes :
Some of the Pelvic pain causes are:
Some of the personal risk factors that have been found to increase the patient’s chances of pelvic pain are:
Diagnosis
The doctor might opt for different imaging diagnostic tests to find the cause of the pelvic pain. If these diagnostic-imaging tests cannot reveal the cause, the doctors might recommend a laparoscopy. It is a minimally invasive surgical procedure where a thin flexible cable called laparoscope with a camera at one end is inserted through tiny incisions. This is used to look at the pelvic organs or take tissue samples.
Another diagnostic technique recommended by doctors is the hysteroscopy where a small camera is placed through the vagina into the uterus. This is useful in diagnosing abnormalities that may be the cause for the pain originating inside the uterus.
Treatment
The doctor, after diagnosing the cause, might opt for the following Pelvic Pain Treatment options:
Authored By Dr. Sunil Eshwar Medical disclaimer: For information purposes only