Endometriosis is a condition in which the cells that line the uterus grow elsewhere, on ovaries, bladder, fallopian tubes, even bowels. The problem is that during ovulation, these cells create lining which usually sticks to uterine walls so that fertilized egg may implant and if pregnancy doesn...
You may need any of the following:Medicines may be given to decrease pain, treat an infection, and manage your symptoms, such as constipation. Surgery may be needed to treat a serious cause of abdominal pain. Examples include surgery to treat appendicitis or a blockage in your bowels....
Acute abdominal pain usually starts suddenly and gets worse quickly.What causes acute abdominal pain?The following are common causes:A heart attack An allergic reaction to food, or food poisoning Acid reflux Stress Constipation or a blockage in your bowels Monthly period pain in females Inflammation...
Pelvic pain, also known as lower abdominal pain, in women is any pain that occurs in the area below your belly button. Pain may be sudden and severe or mild and persistent. It is important to see your GP to investigate what may be causing your pelvic pain. Although in some cases your ...
Constipation also can alternate withdiarrhea. This pattern commonly occurs as part ofirritable bowel syndrome(IBS). At the end of the spectrum for it is fecal impaction, which is when the stool hardens in the rectum and prevents passage (although occasionally diarrheamay occur even with obstruction...
Fiber is important in a healthy diet, especially for keeping your bowels working right. It adds some size to the poop and helps it hold onto water, making it softer and easier to go. But if there's not enoughfiberin your diet, the poop can get dry and tight, causing constipation. Eat...
Hernia - Hernia is another cause of belly button pain, which occurs when part of an abdominal organ (intestines, bowels, bladder, etc.) is pushed outside of where it should be. Pain and tenderness in the affected area is the most common sign of a hernia. This pain will be elevated wit...
Emptying disorders: difficulty urinating or moving bowels Pelvic pain: discomfort to the lower back, pelvis or bladder and/or urethra Overactive Bladder: frequent need to void, bladder pressure, urgency, urge incontinence (difficulty holding back urine when having the urge to urinate) Fistulas:...
The sigmoid colon (the S-shaped section of the large intestine that connects to the rectum) Left ureter (the tube that carries urine from the left kidney to the bladder) Left ovary and fallopian tube (in females) Part of the small intestine ...
Certain infections can cause pain in and around your anus before, during and after opening your bowels. This includes: Anal abscesses— a painful pool of pus near your rectum or anus caused by an infection; also known as a perianal abscess or anorectal abscess; other symptoms include redness...