What causes lower abdominal pain?
Disease description:
I started feeling a bit unwell last night, and this morning I experienced some pain in my lower abdomen. I'm not sure what's causing it. May I ask, what could be the reason for lower abdominal pain?
Lower abdominal pain may be caused by various factors, mainly including:
1. Digestive system issues: Such as gastric ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, etc., which may lead to lower abdominal pain. The pain caused by gastric ulcers may radiate to the lower abdominal area.
2. Gynecological diseases: In women, lower abdominal pain may be related to dysmenorrhea during menstruation, pelvic inflammatory disease, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, etc. These conditions are often accompanied by menstrual irregularities, pain during intercourse, and other symptoms.
3. Urinary system diseases: Such as urinary tract infections, urethritis, cystitis, etc., which can cause lower abdominal pain and may be accompanied by symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination.
4. Male-specific diseases: Lower abdominal pain in men may be associated with conditions such as prostatitis and varicocele.