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Pelvic pain: Contents

Pelvic pain: Introduction

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.

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Causes of Types of Pelvic pain:

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Review causes of types of Pelvic pain in more specific categories:

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Pelvic pain: Symptom Checker

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

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Pelvic pain

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Diagnostic Guides for Pelvic pain

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Pelvic pain from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Pelvic pain. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Pelvic pain

Medical Books Excerpts

DYSMENORRHEA

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

VAGINAL DISCHARGE

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

PELVIC PAIN

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

ABDOMINAL PAIN, CHRONIC RECURRENT

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

ABDOMINAL PAIN, ACUTE

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

Dysmenorrhea

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Vaginal Discharge

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Pelvic Pain - Female

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Abdominal Pain in Lower Quadrants

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Abdominal Pain in Upper Quadrants

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Abdominal Pain with Rebound Tenderness

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Abdominal Pain

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Vaginal Discharge

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

DYSMENORRHEA

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

VAGINAL DISCHARGE

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

PELVIC PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

ABDOMINAL PAIN, GENERALIZED

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

Dysmenorrhea

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Abdominal pain

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Vaginal discharge

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Characteristic Location of Abdominal Pain Associated with Various Diseases*

  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)

Abdominal Pain*

  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)

Dysmenorrhea

  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)

Pelvic inflammatory disease

  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)

Dysmenorrhea

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Abdominal pain

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Vaginal discharge

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Dysmenorrhea

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)

Abdominal Pain

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)

Vaginal Discharge

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)

Chronic Pelvic Pain

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)

Vaginal Discharge

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)

Chronic/Recurrent Abdominal Pain

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)

Acute Abdominal Pain

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)

Pelvic inflammatory disease

  • "Handbook of Diseases" (2003)

Abdominal pain

  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)

Abdominal pain

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Vaginal discharge

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Abdominal Pain

  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)

Vaginal Discharge

  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)

Dysmenorrhea

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Abdominal pain

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Vaginal discharge

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

DYSMENORRHEA

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

VAGINAL DISCHARGE

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

Abdominal Pain, Generalized

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

PELVIC PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Pelvic pain: Medical Mistakes

Pelvic pain: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Pelvic pain: Related Rare Diseases

Rare types of medical conditions and diseases in related medical categories:

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
  • more tests...»

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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.
  • more questions...»

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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.
  • more symptoms...»

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Home Diagnostic Testing and Pelvic pain

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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.

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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:

Detailed list of causes of Pelvic pain

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

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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 155 causes of Pelvic pain that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 4 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 9 causes are "common" diseases
  • 6 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 10 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 134 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 155 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.

A

  • Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell ... pelvic pain
  • Adenosarcoma of the uterus ... pelvic pain
  • Allen-Masters syndrome ... pelvic pain
  • Appendiceal tumor ... pelvic pain
  • Appendix cancer ... pelvic pain
  • Arthritis-related enthesitis ... pelvis pain
  • Autoimmune Endometriosis ... Pelvic pain
  • Autoimmune oophoritis ... pelvic pain
  • Axial osteosclerosis ... pelvic pain

    B

  • Back tumour ... pelvic pain

    C

  • Cervical Cancer ... pelvic pain
  • Congenital megalo-ureter ... pelvic pain

    D

  • Distal colorectal cancer ... Pelvic pain
  • Dysgerminoma ... pelvic pain

    E

  • Ectopic pregnancy ... pelvic pain
  • Endometrial Cancer ... Pelvic pain
  • Endometrial conditions ... Chronic pelvic pain
  • Endometrial stromal sarcoma ... pelvic pain
  • Endometriosis ... pelvic pain between periods, severe pelvic pain
  • Ewing's sarcoma ... pelvis pain, pelvis tenderness

    F

  • Fallopian tube conditions ... Pelvic pain
  • Female genital disorders ... Pelvic pain
  • Female sexual conditions ... Pelvic pain
  • Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome ... pelvic pain
  • Fowler-Christmas-Chapple syndrome ... pelvic pain

    G

  • Glassy cell carcinoma of the cervix ... pelvic pain
  • Gynaecological conditions ... Pelvic pain

    H

  • Hamartomatous colorectal cancer ... Pelvic pain
  • Hip cancer ... pelvic pain
  • HIV/AIDS ... pelvic inflammatory disease

    I

  • Inflammatory pelvic pain ... Adnexal tenderness
  • Interstitial cystitis ... pelvic pain

    M

  • Malignant mixed Mullerian tumor ... pelvic pain

    N

  • Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix ... pelvic pain
  • Non-Specific Urethritis ... deep pelvic pain, pelvic pain

    O

  • Oophoritis ... pelvic pain
  • Osteomyelitis ... pelvis bone pain
  • Ovarian carcinosarcoma ... pelvic pain
  • Ovarian cysts ... pelvic pain
  • Ovarian epithelial cancer ... pelvic pain
  • Ovarian remnant syndrome ... pelvic pain

    P

  • Pelvic abscess ... pelvic pain
  • Pelvic Cancer ... Pelvic pain
  • Pelvic fracture ... Pelvic pain
  • Pelvic lipomatosis ... pelvic pain
  • Pelvis conditions ... Pelvic pain
  • Peritoneum cancer ... Pelvic pain
  • Peritoneum disorders ... Pelvic pain
  • Polycystic ovaries urethral sphincter dysfunction ... pelvic pain
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome ... Pelvic pain
  • Primary malignant melanoma of the cervix ... pelvic pain
  • Prostate cancer, familial ... pelvic pain
  • Prostate cancer, hereditary, 1 ... pelvic pain
  • Prostate cancer, hereditary, 10 ... pelvic pain
  • Prostate cancer, hereditary, 11 ... pelvic pain
  • Prostate cancer, hereditary, 12 ... pelvic pain
  • Prostate cancer, hereditary, 13 ... pelvic pain
  • Prostate cancer, hereditary, 14 ... pelvic pain
  • Prostate cancer, hereditary, 15 ... pelvic pain
  • Prostate cancer, hereditary, 2 ... pelvic pain
  • Prostate cancer, hereditary, 3 ... pelvic pain
  • Prostate cancer, hereditary, 4 ... pelvic pain
  • Prostate cancer, hereditary, 5 ... pelvic pain
  • Prostate cancer, hereditary, 6 ... pelvic pain
  • Prostate cancer, hereditary, 7 ... pelvic pain
  • Prostate cancer, hereditary, 8 ... pelvic pain
  • Prostate cancer, hereditary, 9 ... pelvic pain
  • Prostate cancer, hereditary, X-linked 2 ... pelvic pain
  • Proximal colorectal cancer ... Pelvic pain

    R

  • Rib Tumor ... pelvic pain

    S

  • Sertoli-leydig cell tumors ... pelvic pain
  • Somatoform Disorders ... pelvic pain
  • Spastic pelvic floor syndrome ... pelvic pain
  • Sporadic colorectal cancer ... Pelvic pain

    T

  • The clap ... pelvic inflammatory disease
  • Tubal ligation syndrome ... pelvic pain

    U

  • Ureter cancer ... Pelvic pain
  • Urinary disorders ... Pelvic pain
  • Urinary system cancer ... Pelvic pain
  • Urinary tract neoplasm ... pelvic pain
  • Uterine Cancer ... Pelvic pain
  • Uterine fibroids ... pelvic discomfort, pelvic pain
  • Uterine sarcoma ... Pelvic pain
  • Uterus conditions ... Pelvic pain

    V

  • Vagina cancer ... Pelvic pain
  • Vagina conditions ... Pelvic pain

    Y

  • Y chromosome pericentric inversion ... Pelvic pain
  • Yusho disease ... Pelvic pain

    Conditions listing complications: Pelvic pain:

    The following list of conditions have 'Pelvic pain' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

    B

  • Bacterial vaginosis ... pelvic inflammatory disease

    C

  • Chlamydia ... pelvic inflammatory disease

    G

  • Gonorrhea ... pelvic inflammatory disease

    H

  • HIV/AIDS ... pelvic inflammatory disease

    P

  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease ... chronic pelvic pain

    S

  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases ... pelvic inflammatory disease

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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:

  • Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Pelvic pain?

    Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Pelvic pain, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.

    Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :

    Classifications of Pelvic pain:

    Subtypes of Pelvic pain:

    Pelvic inflammatory disease (2 causes), Pelvic discomfort (1 cause), Adnexal tenderness (1 cause)

    Medical Conditions associated with Pelvic pain:

    Pelvic symptoms (119 causes), Pain (5444 causes), Sensations (5701 causes), Nerve symptoms (6033 causes), Common symptoms (7505 causes), Sexual symptoms (1531 causes)

    Symptoms related to Pelvic pain:

    Pelvic pain (89 causes), Menstrual cramps (7 causes), Menstrual pain (3 causes), Period pain, Menstrual symptoms (315 causes), Vaginal bleeding (63 causes), Spotting (6 causes), Hip symptoms (186 causes), Groin symptoms (43 causes), Pelvic abscess, Pelvic inflammatory disease (2 causes), Endometriosis, Ovarian cyst (4 causes), Bladder distension, Appendicitis, Rectal abscess, ingflammatory bowel disease, colitis

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