How to treat pelvic floor muscle pain
May 14, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
Pelvic floor muscle pain may be caused by non-disease factors, or could be related to certain medical conditions such as ectopic pregnancy and pelvic inflammatory disease. In addition, pelvic fractures can also cause the aforementioned symptoms. It is recommended to seek timely evaluation at a hospital's gynecology, orthopedics, or relevant departments for diagnosis. Once the underlying cause is identified, treatment should be administered according to medical advice, including medication or surgical intervention as appropriate.
Pelvic floor muscle pain may be caused by non-disease factors, or may be related to certain medical conditions such as ectopic pregnancy and pelvic inflammatory disease. It is recommended to follow medical advice for administration of anti-infective medications, and surgery may be necessary in some cases. The specific analysis is as follows:
1. Non-disease factors
Prolonged sitting or chronically increased abdominal pressure may contribute to pelvic floor muscle injury, leading to pelvic floor muscle pain. Improving poor posture and engaging in appropriate physical activity and exercise can help alleviate symptoms.
2. Disease factors
1) Ectopic pregnancy
During normal pregnancy, the fertilized egg implants in the uterine cavity. However, in special circumstances, the fertilized egg may attach outside the uterine cavity. Ectopic pregnancy often presents with symptoms such as missed periods, vaginal bleeding, and pelvic floor muscle pain. Patients may take medications such as methotrexate tablets and dydrogesterone tablets under medical guidance to terminate early ectopic pregnancies. Laparoscopic surgery may be required when necessary.
2) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Bacteria from the vagina may enter through the cervix and infect reproductive organs such as the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, or surrounding tissues, causing inflammation. The stimulation of inflammatory factors can lead to pelvic floor muscle pain. Treatment primarily involves anti-infective drugs such as cefaclor capsules, metronidazole tablets, and levofloxacin hydrochloride capsules. These medications should be used as prescribed to eliminate pathogens and control infection.
In addition, pelvic fractures can also cause the above symptoms. It is recommended to seek timely evaluation at hospital departments such as gynecology or orthopedics for accurate diagnosis. Once the underlying cause is identified, treatment—either medication or surgical intervention—should be administered according to medical advice.
