Sharp Pelvic Pain

"Jeanna was a dancer. She loved her profession and dancing was her life. One day, during a show, Jeanna suddenly experienced a piercing pelvic pain. She ignored it, and carried on with the show. The pain didn't stop. In fact, the incessant pain went on for two days. She couldn't go for rehearsals and practices, and ended up staying in bed all day. Her friends kept suggesting her to go and see a doctor. She didn't think much of the pain and avoided going to the doctor (she had a doctor phobia of sorts). Did she do the right thing?"

Just for the record, Jeanna did the wrong thing. It is important for all to know that a pelvic pain is not one to be taken lightly. More so, if the pain goes on for more than two days, it is very important for you to go to the doctor and get it checked. If this pain is accompanied by burning sensation during urination, increased frequency for urination and vomiting, it is vital to go and get medical help. Pelvic pain during pregnancy is not a sign of normalcy. If one experiences it, medical help should be gotten at the earliest. It is imperative to see a doctor when the pelvic pain also causes loss of appetite. In case you have multiple sexual partners, and/or have had a sexually transmitted disease in the past or present, it is important to get the pelvic pain checked out by a doctor.

Sharp Pelvic Pain in Women
Women are more aware about severe pelvic pain. More so, they are faster at admitting it. Just to make sure that you get a fair idea about the possible reasoning for the pelvic pain that you are facing, here are a few pelvic pain causes.

• Vulvodynia: Vulvodynia causes pain in the vulva. The pain may come and go at regular or irregular intervals, or it may stay constant. It is mostly described by a stinging or a burning pain. The pain may not always be at the same spot. But, it will be located in or around the vulva.
• Endometriosis: Endometriosis is caused when the uterus lining overgrows, causing some of it to grow outside the uterus. This tissue ends up attaching itself to the ovaries or the fallopian tubes. It sometimes even reaches the bladder or the intestines. This pain is often worse during menstrual periods or sex. It can also lead to abnormal bleeding, further causing, infertility.
• Uterine Fibroids: These are growths inside the walls of the uterus. These growths are non-cancerous. Uterine fibroids causes severe pelvic pain. This pain often extends to the back as well. This condition causes worse cramps during menstruation and more pain during sex, as well.
• Pelvic Joint Instability: Post child-birth, the stretching of the ligaments causes the pelvic joints to become a little weak and unstable. This can cause discomfort to a considerable extent. The pain often extends to the back as well. Violent sexual acts could also cause the joints to become instable.

Chronic pelvic pain in women can be caused due to urinary disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, neuropathy (pain in the pelvic nerve) and pelvic inflammatory diseases. Ovarian cysts and cervical cancer can also be a cause for pelvic pain.

Sharp Pelvic Pain in Men
Men are not very open to the concept of pelvic pain. Further, many men tend to overlook that pain, causing the condition to get worse with time. So, just for a preview, these could be the possible causes.

• Appendicitis: Acute appendicitis could be a reason for the penetrating pelvic pain. This reason holds true for women as well. The pain is like a sudden burning sensation. This is a right side pelvic pain, which increases as time goes by.
• Acute Prostatitis: This problem occurs due to the men's prostate being infected with bacteria. Prostatitis causes severe right side and left side pelvic pain. The rectum, penis and groin also experience throbbing pain. The pain also extends to the area between the anus and the scrotum. The man will face acute and extreme pain while ejaculating.

Chronic pelvic pain can be caused due to anal conditions, mental and emotional problems, muscle and nerve conditions, problems with the reproductive system, problems with the urinary tract, etc.

While these reasons are just probable explanations, the best bet would be to visit a doctor and get a check up done. Constipation and gas, can be reasons for pelvic pain as well. Remember: a stitch in time saves nine. Timely treatment can avoid the problem from escalating. This is where I sign off!! Take care!