It is customary for us to believe that a man should be able to endure pain, not pay attention to it, because this, allegedly, is the manifestation of masculinity. But, from the point of view of doctors, any pain is a signal of a pathology that has appeared in the body, so ignoring it is at least stupid, but mostly simply dangerous.
The causes of pain in the lower abdomen in men and women, as you understand, are slightly different. And today we will try to figure out what causes these alarming symptoms in the stronger sex, and what kind of diseases can be behind this.
How the lower abdomen hurts in men with cystitis and prostatitis
Most often in men, pain in the lower abdomen is caused by diseases of the urinary system, such as cystitis. It can be described as aching, pulling, aggravated by urination. At the same time, the frequency of trips to the toilet also increases markedly. Rarely, cystitis may be accompanied by a slight fever.
An equally common cause of pain in the lower abdomen in men is prostatitis. Pain whilethe disease is characterized as cutting and pulling, extending to the groin and testicles. When urinating, the cramps become especially pronounced. This disease is also accompanied by a weakening of erection.
In prostate adenoma, a dull pressing pain is caused by urinary retention due to a strong narrowing of the urinary canal. This disease is accompanied by a noticeable increase in urges "in a small way", intensifying at night. In the severe stage, urinary retention and erectile dysfunction appear - this requires immediate hospitalization of the patient in the urological department.
Pain in the lower abdomen in a man caused by varicocele and kidney disease
With varicocele, dilatation of the veins of the testicle and spermatic cord, the pain manifests itself most often on the left, radiating to the scrotum. In advanced cases, it has a bursting character, the scrotum increases significantly and sags, and the left testicle noticeably decreases. The tortuous veins are clearly contoured.
Kidney stones or inflammation in them (pyelonephritis) are also accompanied by pain radiating to the groin, chills, fever, and often nausea. Such pain appears suddenly, lasts from a couple of minutes to several days and requires a mandatory examination by a specialist.
Pain in the lower abdomen in a man with intestinal diseases and appendicitis
Various pathologies in the intestinal area can also cause pain in the lower abdomen. It can be, for example, intestinal obstruction. If it was formed in the thick or thinintestines, the pain is localized mainly in the lower abdomen, characterized as dull spastic. It is accompanied by a delay in defecation, while the urge to it remains preserved. Untreated obstruction causes general weakness, dizziness, nausea, fever and vomiting of feces.
Appendicitis is another cause of pain in men. The lower abdomen, for your information, in this case does not start to hurt immediately. The first symptoms are painful sensations in the navel area, which, intensifying, fall lower and are accompanied by fever and a single vomiting. Suspicion of appendicitis requires urgent medical attention!
Don't ignore the pain, don't tolerate it, and best of all, consult a specialist to avoid serious he alth problems!
