Pelvic pain is a condition that presents with pain in the lower part of the abdomen and pelvis. Pelvic pain can occur due to appendicitis, intestinal disorders, kidney stones, and bladder disorders in both men and women. Ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, and cervical cancer also cause pelvic pain in women.
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I have pain and discomfort in the pelvic area, which aggravates while sitting. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 48 year old male. My height is 5 feet 24 inches, and weight is 185 pounds. I have a pain and discomfort in the pelvic area which gets aggravated on sitting, lower back pain, irritation on peeing, burning sensation in the pelvic region which radiates at times to the leg. I have s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your history suggests that you have a chronic mild to moderate inflammation of the pelvic organs, most probably the urinary bladder. The possibility of a chronic epididymo-orchitis also has to be ruled out. Please do get the following investigations: CBC (com... Read Full »
I have pelvic pain, and my CT scan report indicates growth in my iliac region. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a query regarding my father's PET scan results. My father had pelvic pain, and the doctor suggested a guided CT scan for diagnosis. The reports showed 11 cm growth in the iliac region. Unfortunately, I am unable to upload the CT scan images. Later, a biopsy and PET scan were also... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed these two reports (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). It looks like stage-4 cancer, possibly advanced lung cancer. But more workup is needed to confirm the final diagnosis. The biopsy report lacks details ... Read Full »
How to fix a pain around the junction of femur bone in pelvis?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 16 year old female. For a year now, I have been getting regular, on and off pains in my pelvis around where the femurs connect, and the lower spine. Sometimes it can only be fixed when I put pressure on one side, but other times it hurts to put pressure on it. It started off wi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. These symptoms that you describe can be due to the following: 1. Bursitis which your doctor says there is a gland that is inflamed. Bursitis may occur occasionally but, if not taken care of, may last for months. In such a case, complete bed rest for a few days, alon... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I had a pelvic and vaginal ultrasound and swabs, and the doctor examined the cervix. I have been getting a white discharge, right-side pelvic pain, and up inside the vagina on the right, I get pain during sex, aches in my right leg, and slight swelling, but I have varicose veins in tha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern about your symptoms. I want to tell you that if your transvaginal scan is normal, then have generalized health care, lifestyle, and better recreational activities. As advised, you should have continuous follow-ups, preca... Read Full »
I have been experiencing pelvic pain. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have been experiencing pelvic pain. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Your symptoms are suggestive of pelvic inflammatory disease, which is due to bacterial and fungal infections. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below. Keep ... Read Full »
Are my pelvic pain and other symptoms due to the complex ovarian cyst?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been having pelvic pain for the past few months. I recently felt nauseous and overly tired (even after taking my Adderall for my ADHD). Pelvic discomfort and pain that even moves towards my back, pressure, and bloating. And I have not had an appetite and lost 20 lbs. I have been f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and also have looked at the images of the USG (ultrasonography) you have provided (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). USG shows a right-sided complex ovarian cyst. Also, based on your history, you have lost your we... Read Full »
UPT is positive and I have pelvic pain and dizziness. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, My LMP is 20th April. I carried out two UPT last month and the results were negative. Today morning, I again checked and found that the result is positive. I am feeling pain in the pelvic region and dizziness in the morning. Please suggest me what to do. Are there possibilities of med... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pregnancy symptoms can present with mild lower abdominal pain, especially in the flanks, with occasional dizziness, retching, and nausea, which are the effects of increasing progesterone levels and it is normal. As long as there is no bleeding per vaginum, there is... Read Full »
I am 31 weeks pregnant, with a low-lying placenta, and severe pain. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I was told that my placenta was 1.3 cm away from the cervix, which was diagnosed after finding blood in my cervix. I am 31 weeks pregnant with no medication or help. I have been having severe pains in my pelvic area down to my vagina, and I cannot move around in any way possible. Kindl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query, a history of bleeding around 30 weeks with the low-lying placenta and abdominal cramps is alarming. Placenta, if found within two cm of the internal cervical os, is considered a low-lying placenta. The low-lying placenta is extremely dangerou... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am 35 years old and have had adenomyosis for the past seven years after my second delivery. I am having heavy bleeding, and severe pelvic pain. I was put on the tablet Meprate 10 mg twice daily for 21 days for the past year but I have stopped taking them now. Still, my heavy bleeding ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Please send me your detailed gynecological, medical, and surgical history. In addition, if you have a recent MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) or any other investigation, then it would be helpful for me. Adenomyosis... Read Full »
I have been experiencing pain and weakness in my lower back, right hip, and right leg. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been in pain and weakness in my lower back, right hip, and leg (which has been severe at times) for three weeks. This resulted from prolonged weeding and lifting heavy objects incorrectly. The MRI has shown that the L2 disc protrudes, obtuse, and displaces the nerve. Yesterday I ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to iclinic.com. MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) has no value unless you are planning surgery. After the nerve root injection, you need not take any rest. We usually make the patient walk the next minute. Most of the back and leg pains can be managed conservatively. If you have trust, ... Read Full »