What causes a feeling of pressure and distension pain in the lower abdomen?

Jul 02, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Recently, I have always felt a sensation of pressure in the lower abdomen, accompanied by distension and pain. I would like to understand what causes the pressure and distension pain in the lower abdomen?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
The causes of lower abdominal distension and pain may include: 1. **Gastrointestinal issues**: Such as intestinal gas accumulation, constipation, or intestinal inflammation, which can lead to abdominal discomfort, often accompanied by changes in bowel habits. 2. **Gynecological diseases**: Such as dysmenorrhea, ovarian cysts, or pelvic inflammatory disease. Especially during inflammatory infections, strong irritation in the lower abdomen can occur, causing distension, pain, and a sensation of pressure. 3. **Urinary tract infections**: Such as cystitis or urethritis, which may also cause lower abdominal distension and pain, typically accompanied by symptoms like frequent or urgent urination. 4. **Tumorous conditions**: Such as ovarian tumors or endometrial cancer, which may lead to a feeling of distension, pain, and pressure in the lower abdomen, and may even be accompanied by back pain. 5. **Other factors**: Such as improper diet, mental stress, menstrual irregularities, pregnancy, or ovulation, which may also cause lower abdominal distension and pain.