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Pulling pain in the lower abdomen in men
Last reviewed: 06.07.2025
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They mainly occur in women. They bother men much less often. This is due to the fact that women, due to the peculiarities of the anatomical structure of internal organs, may experience natural physiological pains, which are considered normal. In men, pain in most cases indicates pathology.
Sometimes the pain is localized strictly in the lower abdomen, in others it spreads to other organs, radiating to the groin, testicles, intestines. Usually the pain becomes stronger with sudden movements. Pain may occur during bowel movements, during urination. If a man has painful sensations in the lower abdomen, he needs to see a doctor as soon as possible. Early diagnosis allows you to take the necessary measures in a timely manner and carry out the required treatment. Only with timely treatment can you expect positive dynamics.
In men, they occur with appendicitis, sigmoiditis and other diseases of the genitourinary system, gastrointestinal tract disorders, and are also a sign of the development of a cancerous tumor. In men, prostate cancer develops predominantly.
Pulling pain in the lower abdomen in men in the middle
This type of pain often indicates problems in the genitourinary system. The main disease that is hidden under such symptoms is prostatitis. The disease can be both acute and chronic. In this case, the pain most often radiates to the perineum, scrotum, penis or anus. The pain is often accompanied by frequent and difficult urination.
In the acute form, it most often manifests itself as sharp pains in the lower abdomen. In the chronic form, the pain is weak, sluggishly flowing. At the same time, the lower abdomen is pulled, a feeling of burning, heaviness, discomfort appears. If the disease is not cured, it can end in impotence or infertility. Another danger of prostatitis is the occurrence of acute urinary retention. The only way out of this situation is surgical intervention.
Similar pains can occur with cystitis, when the pain covers the entire lower abdomen. It occurs mainly as a result of hypothermia, or infection with viral or bacterial infections. In this case, it is advisable to check for latent infections - a group of infections that are sexually transmitted and occur in the body latently. They can develop in the body for years, causing damage to internal organs, without showing any external signs. They usually appear when the damage to the talis is irreversible and it will be quite difficult to treat.
Lower abdominal pain in the center indicates pathological processes in the intestinal area. The pain is accompanied by delayed bowel movements and spasms. At the same time, the urge to defecate remains. The pain intensifies and is accompanied by spasms as the disease progresses. Dysbiosis and intestinal obstruction develop, which is fraught with serious complications and severe intoxication with feces. It also indicates a pinched inguinal hernia. A spasm develops in the area of the hernial orifice, and the hernia often comes out.
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