What causes sudden lower abdominal pain in women?
Disease description:
I suddenly experienced a dull pain in my lower abdomen. I don't know whether it's because my period is about to start or if it's due to eating contaminated food at lunch. May I ask what could cause sudden dull abdominal pain in women?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
Sudden lower abdominal pain in women may be caused by various factors, mainly including:
1. Menstrual-related issues: such as dysmenorrhea, which may be related to uterine contractions and endometrial shedding, often occurring during menstruation or a few days before the period.
2. Gynecological diseases: such as pelvic inflammatory disease, ovarian cysts, ovarian torsion, etc., which may be accompanied by other symptoms like abnormal bleeding, difficulty urinating, or fever.
3. Gastrointestinal problems: such as enteritis, intestinal obstruction, etc., which may be associated with symptoms like indigestion, diarrhea, or constipation.
4. Pregnancy-related conditions: such as threatened abortion, ectopic pregnancy, etc., which require special attention during pregnancy.
5. Other factors: such as smooth muscle spasm pain, which may be caused by factors like exposure to cold.
