Menstruation, pregnancy, childbirth, menopause etc. add many complications to the life of a woman. We have to deal with cramps, sharp jolts of pain, and dull aches throughout our lives. Lower abdominal pain in women is very common and it can mean a variety of things. To find out the true cause of your lower abdominal pain, it various forms have to be differentiated. Based on feedback from obstetricians and gynaecologists, some of the causes of lower stomach pain are as follows.

1. Digestive Problem
2. Urinary Problem
3. Reproductive Problem
4. Hormonal Problem

Digestive Problem

Some of the common sources of pain in the lower abdomen occurs in the digestive system. Symptoms such as stomach bloating, constipation and movement passing, or constant wind can contribute to lower abdominal pain. When your lower abdominal pain is connected to your digestive tract, you need to analyse your body carefully and be meticulous with what you eat. To figure out whether or not lower abdominal pain is related to your digestive system, you will look for the symptoms after meals. Do certain foods cause any pain? Does it cause your pain after you eat some food? Keep note of effects you have after eating those foods. It would be a great help to keep a Diet Log. You will write what you ate in this diary, and how you feel after feeding.

You may develop signs such as constipation, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome in the event that the lower abdominal pain is consistent with your eating habit. Eating or drinking too much may cause extreme flatulence as well. Alternatively, leaving many hours gap between meals may cause you to experience gastritis. Severe illnesses such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease can rise from Inflammatory Bowel Disease and gastritis.

Urinary problem

Lower abdomen pain can also be a symptom of diseases such as cystitis (inflammation in the urinary bladder) and Urinary Tract Infection. Cystitis is a common condition and generally heals in 2-3 days. However, when it continues for longer, it might be a sign of a more serious case such as Urinary Tract Infection. It is worth noting that cystitis or inflammation of urinary bladder also come as a result of Urinary Tract Infection. Urinary Tract Infection is common in men and women of all ages, however, it usually affects more women.

There are various causes to Cystitis, such as sexual friction, the use of scented soap or gel in the vaginal area etc. Urinary Tract Infection can also be a result of minimal vaginal hygiene during menstruation, pregnancy, or even diabetics. Urinary Tract Infection can become a serious condition if not treated on time.

Reproductive problem

Menstrual time is very difficult for some women, they feel cramps, and lower abdominal pain.When you feel menstrual pressure in your lower belly, it can pose a reproductive problem. Sometimes contraceptive pill can also lead to lower abdominal pain. Interestingly, if you are experiencing lower abdominal pain during menstruation, your doctor can also recommend you contraceptive pill. Contraceptive drugs will also sometimes contribute to lower abdominal pain. Interestingly, if you have lower abdominal pain during menstruation, your doctor may prescribe a contraceptive pill to you as well.

Hormonal problem

Lower abdominal pain is also a symptom of hormonal desequilibrium. Whether you experience hypothyroid or hyperthyroid, the stomach pressure will be greater. Thyroid disease and celiac disease may result in hormonal deficiency in your body that can cause the suffering the lower half of your body.

Conclusion

It’s hard to get an understanding of the real cause of lower abdominal pain by yourself. If you begin to research your symptoms on the internet, you may get frustrated and the symptoms may worsen as you may not understand that those sensations are normal or signs of a severe condition. Self-medicating by over the counter medicine is ok but you shouldn’t be taking it to extremest. It is best to deal with the problem by consulting a health practitioner.