When the lower abdomen hurts in women, then the reasons are pretty simple. Often, unpleasant symptoms are justified by a gynecological feature. And what does it mean when a manโs lower abdomen is pulled? Very often men endure to the last. And then the pain begins to be acute. What to do if pulls the lower abdomen in men? The causes of this condition may be different. What to do if this symptom manifests itself? What to treat?
Pulls the lower abdomen in men: about the reasons briefly
Painful unpleasant symptoms in the lower abdomen can be dull, sharp, cutting, cramping, and stitching. Sometimes the pain gives to the leg, the anus area and intensifies with physical exertion or when visiting the toilet. Pain can aggravate with urination and bowel movements.
Does lower abdomen hurt in men? The reasons may be the following:
- cystitis;
- renal colic;
- venereal diseases;
- infringement of a hernia of the spine;
- appendicitis;
- intestinal inflammation;
- obstruction;
- prostate diseases;
- cancer of the prostate, testicles, penis.
Often the symptoms of all of the above diseases are similar. However, it is not worth accepting to establish a diagnosis for yourself. It is better to take active steps regarding visiting a doctor. In most of the diseases mentioned above, a urologist specializes. If the doctor suspects inflammation of the appendix or intestines, oncology, then he will direct you to the necessary other specialist.
Prostatitis
If a manโs lower abdomen is pulled, then the most common cause is prostatitis. During an exacerbation of this disease, the pulling nature of the pain arises.
Causes of prostatitis:
- infection infection (viruses, bacteria, fungi provoke the disease);
- due to stagnation of the secretion of the prostate gland (with reduced immunity, hypothermia, lack of exercise).
Among the pronounced symptoms, the following can be distinguished:
- pulls the lower abdomen in a man;
- pain occurs abruptly and with attacks;
- difficulty urinating (cramps occur);
- discharge from the urethra.
During the course of this ailment, an inflammatory process occurs in the prostate gland. Prostatitis is a common common disease. Every third man from 20 to 50 years old suffers from it.
Localization of pain on the left
If the lower abdomen hurts on the left in men, then perhaps we should talk about violations of the internal systems of the body. It is recommended to pay attention to the localization of pain.
Pulls the lower abdomen to the left of a man? In this area is the sigmoid colon. In the same part is the left ureter. The causes of pain can be hidden in the diseases of these organs.
Consider the typical ailments that make themselves felt in this area:
- Inflammation of the sigmoid colon. This disease is considered one of the most common acute intestinal inflammation. Drawing pain occurs due to structural features. In the inner surface of the intestine are bends that impede the patency of the food consumed. As a result - stool and inflammation. Therefore, pulls the left lower abdomen in men. Fatigue or weakness may appear as an additional symptom. The frequency and consistency of the stool is constantly changing.
- Diverticulums of the sigmoid colon. This disease leads to the formation of bags of pathological origin. The disease can occur for various reasons, namely: constipation, rapid weight gain, bloating, taking certain laxatives, infections. The disease proceeds without vivid manifestations. Only a manโs lower abdomen hurts. Drawing pain is accompanied by bloating, rumbling in the abdomen, flatulence.
- Irritable bowel syndrome. A disorder occurs in the gut itself that can last for several months. The disease occurs in men due to impaired contractions of the intestinal muscle tissue. As a result - pain in the lower abdomen, bloating, flatulence.
- Crohn's disease. This disease affects the digestive system. The disease mainly occurs with chronic inflammation in the form of cracks and sores on various organs. Crohn's disease most often affects the intestines, colon and small intestine. A man feels a sharp and severe pain in the lower abdomen. Vomiting, nausea, diarrhea and weight loss, a general weak state and high fever may occur.
- Bowel obstruction occurs due to impaired movement of incoming food from the stomach to the intestines. There is stagnation of food. The reason for this condition is quite clear: impaired motor activity in a separate section of the intestine. There is a risk of mechanical obstruction, which makes it difficult for the stool to move. Pain in the lower abdomen in men is cramping. Additional symptoms include nausea, constipation, bloating, vomiting, and increased gas formation.
- Oncological neoplasms in the sigmoid colon. A malignant tumor forms in this area. It begins its development from the cells of the mucous membrane. People who have a genetic predisposition and chronic diseases of the intestine or colon are most exposed to this disease. The main symptoms: abdominal pain on the left, nausea, vomiting, belching, gas formation. When diagnosing this disease, the patient's feces must be examined. It contains streaks of blood or purulent inclusions.
- Urolithiasis is a disease that affects the kidneys, bladder and other vital organs.
- Stones that occur against a metabolic disorder. They interfere with the normal functioning of the genitourinary system. Pronounced acute pain in the lower abdomen, when urinating. Stones are formed due to improper nutrition, lack of important vitamins and minerals. Injuries and diseases of the digestive and urinary systems also relate to the causes of stone formation.
Appendicitis
If the right lower abdomen is pulled in men, near the abdominal region, then this is a clear sign of inflammation of the appendicitis.
At the initial stage of the disease, a pulling pain occurs. Gradually, with the development of pathology, the pain intensifies. As additional symptoms, nausea, vomiting, impaired bowel movements occur. Often the patient lies on one side, bending his legs under him. According to blood and urine tests, a high level of leukocytosis is visible.
When the first symptoms appear, the patient is hospitalized in a surgical direction.
Urinary tract diseases
Usually cystitis is called a female disease. Since the urethra in women is shorter and wider than men, the pathological microflora quickly reaches the bladder.
However, men are not safe from this disease. Bladder inflammation often appears as a complication of urethritis (inflammation in the urethra). The reasons are quite simple and explainable: STDs, hypothermia.
Consider the symptoms of cystitis and urethritis:
- severe pain and burning in the urethra;
- pain during urination;
- the urine is cloudy, present in the contents of a clot of pus;
- swelling of the urethra;
- lower abdominal pain;
- nausea.
This clinical picture is also characteristic during the passage of sand, stones with renal colic.
Pyelonephritis is an inflammation of the kidneys. It develops against the background of dangerous infections in the kidneys through the blood. In old age, pyelonephritis develops together with prostate adenoma. In rare cases, this disease acts as a complication after urolithiasis.
Signs of pyelonephritis: excessive sweating, poor appetite, fever. The nature of the pain in this disease is dull, pulling. Sometimes pain can give off to the lower abdomen. As an additional symptom, severe discomfort during urination appears. Urine in this disease is cloudy. An additional symptom should be noted.
Low back pain
It happens that pain covers the lumbar and lower abdomen. Such symptoms indicate such possible diseases:
- Renal colic develops against a background of urolithiasis, in which unpleasant pain occurs during urination. The pain gives in the genitals, in the leg, inguinal zone and in the lumbar region. In this case, the man will need urgent medical attention.
- Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder.
- Appendicitis.
- Hernia in the inguinal zone. With this disease, the internal organs of the peritoneum protrude into the inguinal region. The disease can occur both painfully and without pronounced symptoms. Due to the fact that protrusion of organs is formed, severe pain occurs in the groin, lower back, and stomach.
Low back pain can occur due to the formation of orchitis. With this ailment, the testicles in men become inflamed. They increase in size, redden and swell. There is a pulling pain in the lower abdomen. In acute orchitis, the temperature rises to 39 degrees, in chronic form - to 38. Often, orchitis occurs as a complication of gonorrhea, viral disease, tuberculosis, brucellosis, syphilis. If you do not consult a doctor in time for help, then an abscess and infertility may develop.
Venereal diseases
Pulls the lower abdomen to the right in men? The reasons may be hidden in a number of diseases that are sexually transmitted.
We list the most common:
- gonorrhea;
- syphilis;
- defeat by trichomonads, chlamydia.
With these diseases, pain may occur in the lower abdomen, which reflects the course of the inflammatory process inside the body.
Prostate and testicular cancer
Why pulls the lower abdomen in men? Perhaps the cause is hidden in the development of prostate and testicular cancer. This is a group of malignant diseases that affect the reproductive system of men.
Most often, oncopathology of the prostate is found in old age. A disappointing prognosis is more often put forward by doctors due to the fact that a man late seeks help.
Even with a diagnosis of testicular cancer, a man has a chance to become a father. However, under one condition: if the disease is detected in a timely manner and treated.
The clinical picture of prostate cancer is manifested in the form of the following symptoms:
- urination disorder (the time for emptying the bladder increases or a feeling of incomplete emptying occurs)
- pulls the lower abdomen to the right in men.
A conservative treatment method includes chemotherapy, radiation, complete or partial surgical removal of the organ.
Testicular cancer
This disease is the most common. Testicular cancer is manifested by such symptomatic signs:
- noticeable compaction in the structure of the organ;
- drawing pain in the lower abdomen;
- sharp pain with tissue necrosis;
- inflammation of the appendages.
The specific method of therapy depends on a particular type of neoplasm. Often, the doctor uses a comprehensive treatment technique, which includes radiation, surgery, tumor removal and chemotherapy.
Bladder cancer
Pain in the lower abdomen can be a symptom of bladder cancer. Malignant neoplasms grow rapidly along the mucous membrane of the organ. Until now, the exact reasons for the development of this pathology have not been established. However, almost all doctors agree in one opinion: harmful working conditions are a prerequisite for the development of bladder cancer. Basically, this disease is diagnosed by miners, as well as employees of factories for the production of plastic and rubber.
Also, the development of bladder cancer is affected by a genetic predisposition and past diseases such as prostatitis and urolithiasis.
At an early stage, the disease practically does not manifest itself. Only minor irregularities during urination are noticeable. Pain can be felt in the lower back. Such symptoms are also characteristic of cystitis. Therefore, a man cannot even suspect that he is actively developing bladder cancer.
A few words in conclusion
You canโt treat unpleasant symptoms with carelessness. You should immediately consult a doctor. Pain in the lower abdomen occurs due to the fact that vital organs are located in this area, which are very sensitive to any changes. With proper diagnosis and effective therapy, you can solve the problem.
Dull pain in the lower abdomen is a characteristic sign of many diseases. However, it is not worthwhile to establish a diagnosis and self-medicate. Almost always, delaying contacting a specialist leads to unforeseen deplorable consequences.
It is better to start the examination with a consultation with a urologist, since many diseases that are manifested by acute or dull pain in the lower abdomen are a specialization of this particular doctor. Do not delay the treatment, as untimely started therapy may not give positive results. An adult man should be responsible for his own health, as well as the health of his family and loved ones.