What causes a feeling of heaviness, distension, and pain in the lower abdomen?
Disease description:
Lately, I’ve been experiencing a sensation of heaviness, distension, and pain in my lower abdomen. I’d like to ask my doctor: What could be causing this lower abdominal heaviness, distension, and pain?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Lu Chaohui
Hello, a sensation of heaviness, distension, and pain in the lower abdomen may indicate cystitis, which commonly presents with painful urination (dysuria) and increased urinary frequency. It may also cause a pressure-like, dragging pain in the lower abdomen. Menstrual irregularities can also cause a similar dragging or heavy sensation in the abdomen during the menstrual cycle, which is often related to individual constitutional factors. Acute appendicitis may also cause severe lower abdominal dragging pain. We hope the above information is helpful to you. Wishing you a happy and healthy life!
