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Drawing pain in the lower abdomen in men
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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They mostly arise in women. Men they worry much less often. This is due to the fact that a woman in connection with the peculiarities of the anatomical structure of the internal organs, there can be natural physiological pains, which are considered as the norm. In men, however, the pain in most cases indicate a pathology.
Sometimes the pain is localized strictly in the lower abdomen, in others it expands to other organs, gives groin, testicles, and intestines. Usually the pain becomes stronger with sudden movements. There may be pain in bowel movements, with urination. If a man has a pain in the lower abdomen, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible. Early diagnosis allows you to take the necessary measures in time and carry out the required treatment. Only with timely treatment started can we expect positive dynamics.
In men, they occur with appendicitis, sigmoiditis and other diseases of the genitourinary system, a violation of the digestive tract, as well as a sign of the development of a cancerous tumor. In men, mainly prostate cancer develops.
Drawing pain in the lower abdomen in men in the middle
This kind of pain often speaks of violations in the organs of the genitourinary system. The main disease that hides under such symptoms is prostatitis. The disease can occur in both acute and chronic forms. In this case, the pain is most often given to the perineum, scrotum, penis or anus. Pain is often accompanied by rapid and difficult urination.
In the acute form most often manifests sharp pains in the lower abdomen. In chronic form, the pain is weak, lethargic. This pulls the lower abdomen, there is a feeling of burning, severity, discomfort. If the disease is not cured, it can result 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 pain 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 hidden infections - a group of infections that are sexually transmitted and occur in the body secretly. They can develop for years in the body, cause damage to internal organs, without manifesting themselves in appearance. They appear, as a rule, when the damage to the hoist is irreversible and it will be difficult to treat it.
The pains in the lower abdomen along the center indicate pathological processes in the intestinal region. In this case, the pain is accompanied by a delay in the emptying of the intestine, spasms. At the same time, the urge to defecate remains. The pain intensifies and is accompanied by spasms with the progression of the disease. Develops dysbiosis, the obstruction of the bowel, which is fraught with serious complications, strong intoxication of the calves. It also points to pinching the inguinal hernia. Spasm develops in the area of the hernial gates, the hernia often goes out.