Lower abdominal pain in women can indicate severe health conditions

Lower abdominal pain (also known as pelvic pain) is a common medical condition, especially in women. It can indicate some transient disorders or serious disease in a few cases, warn gynaecologists at AMRI Hospital, one of the best hospital in Kolkata. The reasons for this pain, however, can be different for different people. Some of the most common reasons for lower abdominal pain in women include:

Diverticulitis

Pain in the lower left side of the abdomenis a result of inflammation in the small pouches, called diverticula, which can form in the lining of your digestive system. Fever, weakness, nausea, constipation, cramping, bloating, rectal bleeding (in a few cases) and vomiting are some of the most common symptoms of diverticulitis. The condition can also require a surgery, depending upon its severity.

Indigestion

Health experts at AMRI Hospitals explain that indigestion is mainly due to the stomach producing more acid in response to the food. This acid can cause irritation in your oesophagus, stomach, or bowel. Common symptoms of indigestion include bloating, belching and gas, nausea and vomiting, having acidic taste in mouth, growling stomach and burning sensation in your stomach or upper belly.

Hernia

A condition occurs when an organ, usually one of the intestines, pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place. Though hernias are most common in the abdomen, they can also occur in the upper thigh, belly button, and groin areas. The condition can range from severe to mild.

Gallstones

Stones in the gallbladder are yet another common cause of pain in the lower abdomen. It occurs when snallstones block your gallbladder duct. Along with stomach ache,nausea, dark urine, clay-coloured stools, indigestion, and diarrhoea are some of its common symptoms. Health experts at AMRI Hospital warn that gallstones are also associated with various other health conditions like jaundice, cholangitis, gangrene of the gallbladder, sepsis, pancreatitis, fistula, and ileus.

Menstrual cramps

These are the periodic abdominal and pelvic pains experienced by women during menstruation. The pain can range from severe toa minor annoyance. As a matter of fact, pain is severe in at least one in every seven women. It can also hinder your day-to-day activities. Gynaecologists at AMRI Hospitals recommend physical exercise for alleviating menstrual cramps.

Ovarian cyst

Ovarian cysts are small sacs filled with fluid that develop in a woman’s ovaries. Although majority of cysts do not cause any major symptoms, they can lead to serious complications. Larger cysts can press on the bladder, leading to increase in urination. Rupturing of a cyst can also cause severe pain and internal bleeding. Thus, it is advised to seek immediate medical attention in case you experience any symptom of ovarian cyst.