Symptom: Pelvic pain

Introduction: Pelvic pain

The term "pelvic pain" is often used to refer to pain in the region of the internal reproductive organs in women. However, pelvic pain can also arise due to the pelvis bone and other non-reproductive internal organs. Any type of pelvic pain needs prompt professional investigation by a qualified medical professional.

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Causes of Pelvic pain:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Pelvic pain. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

• Possible causes of internal pelvic area pain related to female reproductive organs:
  • Sexually transmitted diseases
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease - see also causes of pelvic inflammatory disease
  • Ovary disorders
  • Ovulation pain
  • Ovarian cyst
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome
  • Oophoritis
  • Fibroids
  • Endometriosis
  • Uterine Cancer
  • Cervical cancer
  • Endometrial cancer
  • Urinary tract disorder
  • Sexual pain disorders
  • See also causes of menstrual cramps or painful intercourse
• Possible causes of pelvic pain related to other internal organs:
  • Appendicitis - the pain is sometimes characterized as pelvic-like pain.
  • Bladder disorders
  • Interstitial cystitis
  • Intestine disorders
  • Kidney disorders
  • Nerve conditions
  • Hernia
  • Abdominal artery conditions (see Artery symptoms)
• Possible causes of pelvic pain related to the pelvis bone:
  • Pelvis disorder
  • Broken pelvis (see Pelvic symptoms)
  • Osteomyelitis
• Psychological disorders

See full list of 133 causes of Pelvic pain

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Causes of Types of Pelvic pain:

Review the causes of these more specific types of Pelvic pain:

• Pelvic inflammatory disease (13 causes)
• Pelvic discomfort (1 cause)
• Adnexal tenderness (3 causes)

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Pelvic pain: Multiple Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Pelvic pain, as listed in our database. Visit the Multiple Symptoms Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Multiple Symptom Checker Combinations

• Pelvic pain and Pain (92 causes)
• Pelvic pain and Nerve symptoms (90 causes)
• Pelvic pain and Sensations (90 causes)
• Pelvic pain and Sexual symptoms (88 causes)
• Pelvic pain and Pelvic symptoms (85 causes)
• Pelvic pain and Urinary problems (64 causes)
• Pelvic pain and Urinary symptoms (64 causes)
• Pelvic pain and Genital symptoms (59 causes)
• Pelvic pain and Bladder symptoms (55 causes)
• Pelvic pain and Bleeding symptoms (55 causes)
• Pelvic pain and Urinary difficulty (48 causes)
• Pelvic pain and Female sexual symptoms (47 causes)
• Pelvic pain and Digestive symptoms (46 causes)
• Pelvic pain and Back pain (42 causes)
• Pelvic pain and Abdominal symptoms (41 causes)
• Pelvic pain and Urination pain (40 causes)
• Pelvic pain and Vaginal symptoms (40 causes)
• Pelvic pain and Sexual pain (40 causes)
• Pelvic pain and Menstrual irregularities (38 causes)
• Pelvic pain and Urinary pain (38 causes)

See full list of 737 Multiple Symptom Checker combinations related to Pelvic pain

Home Diagnostic Testing and Pelvic pain

Home medical tests possibly related to Pelvic pain:

• Home Pregnancy Tests
  • Home Early Pregnancy Tests
  • Home Ovulation Tests
  • Home Fertility Tests
  • Home Rhesus/RH Blood Type Tests
  • Home Fetal Tests
• Vaginal Health: Home Testing:
  • Home Vaginal Infection Tests
  • Home Vaginal PH Tests
  • Home Yeast Infection Tests
  • Home Candida Kits
  • Home Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Tests
  • Home Bladder Tests

Causes of General Symptom Types

Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:

• Pelvic symptoms (108 causes)
• Pain (2979 causes)
• Sensations (3178 causes)
• Nerve symptoms (3463 causes)
• Common symptoms (4552 causes)
• Sexual symptoms (1201 causes)

Causes of Similar Symptoms to Pelvic pain

Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Pelvic pain:

• Pelvic pain (133 causes)
• Menstrual cramps (12 causes)
• Menstrual pain (9 causes)
• Period pain
• Menstrual symptoms (306 causes)
• Vaginal bleeding (128 causes)
• Spotting (21 causes)
• Hip symptoms (165 causes)
• Groin symptoms (39 causes)

Diagnostic Guides for Pelvic pain

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Misdiagnosis and Pelvic pain

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Diagnostic tests for Pelvic pain:

Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Pelvic pain. Some of these are listed below :

• Physical examination
  • Look for signs of shock? - e.g. reduced blood pressure, increased heart rate - suggesting acute ruptured ectopic pregnancy or ruptured appendix.
  • Temperature. If temperature is elevated must consider pelvic inflammatory disease, diverticulitis, appendicitis, urinary tract infection or osteomyelitis
  • Gentle Abdominal and pelvic examination feeling for tenderness, mass or rigidity of the abdominal wall
  • Manual vaginal examination to feel for any tenderness or pelvic mass. The presence of a pelvic mass would suggest pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, endometriosis, fibroid in the uterus or an ovarian tumor

See full list of 31 diagnostic tests for Pelvic pain

Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)

During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Pelvic pain. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:

• How long have you had pelvic pain? - to determine if acute or chronic. The diagnosis of acute pelvic pain is usually easier than chronic pelvic pain due to accurate pregnancy testing, pelvic ultrasound scan and laparoscopy.
• Where exactly is the pelvic pain? - e.g. "Can you point with one finger where the pain is worst.
• How would you explain the nature of the pelvic pain? - e.g. sharp sudden pain in the pelvis which becomes more generalized indicates rupture of an ectopic pregnancy or rupture of an ovarian cyst.
• How severe is the pain? - e.g. does it interfere with daily activities; does it prevent you going to work; does it confine you to bed.
• Does the pain radiate to other areas? - e.g. disorders of the bladder, rectum, lower uterus, cervix and upper vagina can refer pain to the lower back, buttocks and back of the thigh. Must also remember that disorders of the lumbosacral spine can cause pain to refer to the lower abdomen and groin.

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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)

Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Pelvic pain) may include:

• Fever? - would suggest pelvic inflammatory disease, diverticulitis, appendicitis, urinary tract infection or osteomyelitis.
• Vaginal discharge? - The presence of a pus-like vaginal discharge with pelvic pain would suggest pelvic inflammatory disease.
• Heavy menstrual periods or irregular menstrual periods? - would suggest ectopic pregnancy, threatened miscarriage, retained placenta, fibroids in the uterus or endometriosis.
• Is there any abnormal vaginal bleeding (bleeding after menopause, bleeding in between the periods or bleeding after intercourse? - can help determine cause.
• Dyspareunia (pain with intercourse)? - may suggest endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, ovarian cysts or ovarian tumor.

See Diagnosis Checklist for Pelvic pain (36 listings)

Stories from Users for Pelvic pain

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Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Pelvic pain or relevant symptoms:

• Gastrointestinal (Food - from entry to exit) (452)
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  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Help Please! Extreme Abdominal Pain/Gas/Bowel Symptoms ++
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  • 7 year old with severe heartburn/stomach aches
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• Genitourinary (The urination system) (138)
  • Burning In Penis After Urination. Std/urine Culture = Negative
  • Blood in urine (hematuria)
  • I KEEP PEEING AND I DONT KNOW WHY!! Iplease some1 help me
  • Excessive Burping..
  • Swollen (enlarged)Kidneys, normal blood tests (no stones)Dr.'s not helping
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• Musculoskeletal (Muscles, joints and bones) (405)
  • Joint and muscular pain after taking chantix
  • Arm pain after sneezing
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  • Joint swelling, stiffness, severe foot pain
  • Muscle twitches/spasms
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• Integumentary (Skin) (244)
  • Itchy red bumps all over body? Hives?
  • Sensitive Skin to Touch
  • Painful skin and no answers!!!
  • Pinprick red dots, itchy skin, wrongly diagnosed
  • Skin blisters, joint & muscle pain, Photos..
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• Sexual/Reproductive/Gynecological (456)
  • Bleeding during sex, help!
  • Tingling at the end of penis
  • 17, and i want a baby.
  • Prostatitis- Help me please
  • *i just need someone to respond please:(...
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Medications or substances causing Pelvic pain:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Pelvic pain as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

• Stavudine
• Zerit
• Zerit XR
• Mycophenolate
• CellCept

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Organs affected by Pelvic pain:

The list of organs typically affected by Pelvic pain may include, but is not limited to:

• Large bowel
• Ovaries
• Pelvis
• Uterus

Detailed list of causes of Pelvic pain

The list below shows some of the causes of Pelvic pain mentioned in various sources:

• Abdominal artery conditions
• Abortion
• Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell - pelvic pain
• Adenosarcoma of the uterus - pelvic pain
• Adhesion from previous gynecological surgery

See full list of 133 causes of Pelvic pain

How Common are these Causes of Pelvic pain?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Pelvic pain. Of the 133 causes of Pelvic pain that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

• 4 causes are "very common" diseases
• 7 causes are "common" diseases
• 5 causes are "uncommon" diseases
• 0 causes are "rare" diseases
• 8 causes are "very rare" diseases
• 114 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 133 causes of Pelvic pain

Conditions listing symptoms: Pelvic pain:

The following list of conditions have 'Pelvic pain' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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Causes of Pelvic pain Based on Risk Factors

This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Pelvic pain based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient: