What causes a man’s lower abdominal pain?

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Why does a man have an abdominal pain? What could be the causes of pain in the lower abdomen? Could Pain Mean Something Dangerous? Do I need to do any tests before the visit? The question is answered by the drug. Katarzyna Darecka.

For what reasons can a man’s lower abdomen hurt?

Good morning, my husband has been feeling sorry for some time lower abdominal pain. I signed him up to the doctor because the pains appear more and more often. We go to the gastroenterologist, but I don’t know if it’s a good choice. I’m worried this is serious. The husband is 44 years old and has not complained about his health so far. He is not overweight, he does not take any powders, he rarely gets sick. I have no idea what diseases it can be associated with lower abdominal pain in menThat’s why I decided to ask, because it’s always different to go to the doctor and know more or less than to have no idea.

Therefore, please let me know what is the cause of lower abdominal pain in a man? In women, lower abdominal pain may have various causes, but in a man I have never experienced anything like this before. For now, my husband’s lower abdominal pain is not bad enough to go to the hospital right away, but I am worried about what we are really dealing with. Is it something dangerous? Should we do tests before visiting a gastroenterologist? If so, what exactly? I request information. Regards.

The doctor explains the causes of lower abdominal pain in a man

Male lower abdominal pain can have many different causes and can be caused by:

  1. cystitis – usually accompanied by more frequent urination, burning sensation during micturition or blood in the urine, may also be accompanied by general symptoms such as fatigue, fever. It is usually diagnosed by symptoms and by a general urine test and culture, treatment is antibiotic therapy;
  2. orchitis can also be manifested by pain in the lower abdomen radiating from the testicles. If you feel lumps on the testicles, skin changes over the testicle / testes, or urethral leakage, see your GP;
  3. prostatitis – also manifested by frequent urination of small amounts of urine, urination in droplets. Treatment, depending on the etiology, is symptomatic or with the use of antibiotics;

Do you feel general weakness? You don’t know what could be causing it? We recommend performing diagnostic tests for men. You will be able to evaluate the work of individual organs, as well as determine the PSA index – a marker of prostate cancer.

  1. appendicitis – the pain applies especially to the right lower abdomen, it is also accompanied by decreased appetite, nausea and vomiting, the occurrence of fever. Pain is strongest when palpating. Diagnosed by imaging studies and laparoscopic surgery is the treatment of choice;
  2. nephrolithiasis – pain may occur in the lower abdomen, groin or lower back, most often unilaterally and is colic in nature, it is associated with the passage of deposits through the urinary tract. It can also show as haematuria, sometimes requiring hospitalization, for example if you have fever or hydronephrosis;
  3. muscle pain after the then new, demanding effort;
  4. An inguinal hernia can also cause lower abdominal pain, usually one sided, and you may notice a bulge in the groin area when you cough. They usually require surgical supplies, acute or elective depending on the situation;
  5. constipation – usually there is also a mass in the left iliac fossa that corresponds to the presence of stool rollers. After administering medications or administering an enema, the stool should pass freely and the pain symptoms should subside. You should then maintain a healthy diet rich in plant foods, multi-grains, and high in fiber.

– Lek. Katarzyna Darecka

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