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Abdominal Cramping - Pelvic Pain in Males

Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors

Pelvic pain refers to any pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen.

What is going on in the body?

Pelvic pain in males is often related to the intestines or urinary tract. Psychological factors can make the pain seem worse, or even cause a sensation of pain where no physical problem exists.

Pelvic pain can range from mild discomfort or cramping, to severe, intense pain. This pain may be acute, when it occurs suddenly, or chronic, when the pain lasts for a long period of time.

What are the causes and risks of the condition?

Pelvic pain in males has many causes, including:

pelvic adhesions, which are fibrous bands that hold together parts that are usually separate

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peritonititis, an inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity, usually caused by an infection

urinary tract infection

prostate infection, such as acute prostatitis

infection of the urethra

hernia, a bulging of internal organs or tissues through an abnormal opening in the muscle wall

testicular torsion, or twisting of the testicles

epididymitis, or inflammation of the tubes that drain the testicles

colon cancer

diverticulosis, in which small sacs form in the walls of the intestines

irritable bowel syndrome, a disorder of the gastrointestinal tract

gastroenteritis, an infection in the digestive tract

kidney stone

abscess, or pus pocket

appendicitis, or inflammation of the appendix

muscular skeletal disorders, such as a shifting of the pelvic bones

psychological factors like stress

Other causes are also possible. In some cases, the cause is never found.

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