Please helpppp!!!!!!! Pain in my lower abdomen?

Question

So, just a few days ago while i was washing my hair in the shower, i noticed a mildly sharp/sore pain in my left lower abdomen area. It feels like its below my stomach, around my ovary area, i'm pretty sure. however, it is not a constant pain, it seems to go away if i rub the area for a while, and it only hurts in certain positions or if i push on the area. I'm nervous because i do not know what it is. I am on the birth control pill, and have had sex a few times since my last period (using a condom, "pulling out method", and the pill (all to be extra safe)). I am not due for my next period for about another week and a half. I know that ovarian cysts do run in my family (my mom has them, as well as my older sister), but i have never felt this pain before. Does anyone know what it could be? please help, i'm really nervous. thank you so much!!

Answer 1

yes definatley see your doctor or if it's really cripplingly bad, go to A&E. maybe you could ask your mum or sister and see if they experienced the same thing so you'll get a better idea of whether it's ovarian cysts or not. Try putting a hot water bottle on the area, or you can now get heat pads that you can stick onto your underwear that act like a hot water bottle (but obviously you don't have to hold them there so you can use the when you're out and about). I've tried these pads before and they are really good!

Best of luck :)

Answer 2

I had pain in my abdomen a few hours ago and it went away when I ate something, so that's the first step - eat something proper, which is full of fibre and goodness [not sweets or chocolate!!].
Drink a nice ,hHot cup of tea and sip it slowly so it soothes your stomach. Also, have alot of fruit & veg - if you are having trouble having lots of veg [some people do], and are sick of salads, get a carrot, cucumber or your favourite vegetable, and puree it in a blender. Then, mix it with natural yoghurt [or greek yoghurt] and enjoy as a snack! You can eat it like this with breadsticks, which are another good source of carbs.

You mentioned that cysts run in your family. - you should get checked out by your doctor if this is the case. But I wouldn't worry too much about the pain, anything could cause it. When I get sudden abdominal pain, or chest pain etc, I focus on my diet as the main culprit, and tackle it. Then, if it still doesn't make any difference to the pain, then that is the time to call the doctor. So I reckon that's what you should do. =)

But if it starts getting severe, so severe that you're doubling up, in pain, then you should go straight to the hospital, or accident & emergency, but good luck - i think you'll be fine!

Answer 3

It sounds like a cyst. They can be very painful, I know what I'm talking about because I have had three surgerys for this. Cysts have a mind of their own and you never know when or where they will start hurting. I was in alot of pain, and always was awakened in the middle of the night in pain. Go to the doctor is my advice to you, because it could be something else causing your pain in that area. Best of luck girl

Answer 4

HI
That could be a number of things, kidney stones in your tube, cramps, cysts on your ovaries and since it could be a number of things you really need to go be checked out.
Lammy

Answer 5

Sounds like you may have a pelvic infection. Or maybe appendices need checked. They can do that with blood work. Best see your Dr. my friend.

Answer 6

This needs to be evaluated by your dr. They will be able to help you figure out what is going on.

Answer 7

The way the pain begins. For example, abdominal pain that comes on suddenly suggests a sudden event, for example, the interruption of the supply of blood to the colon (ischemia) or obstruction of the bile duct by a gallstone (biliary colic).
The location of the pain. Appendicitis typically causes pain in the right lower abdomen, the usual location of the appendix. Diverticulitis typically causes pain in the left lower abdomen where most colonic diverticuli are located. Pain from the gallbladder (biliary colic or cholecystitis) typically is felt in the right upper abdomen where the gallbladder is located.
The pattern of the pain. Obstruction of the intestine initially causes waves of crampy abdominal pain due to contractions of the intestinal muscles and distention of the intestine. Obstruction of the bile ducts by gallstones typically causes steady (constant) upper abdominal pain that lasts between 30 minutes and several hours. Acute pancreatitis typically causes severe, unrelenting, steady pain in the upper abdomen and upper back. The pain of acute appendicitis initially may start near the umbilicus, but as the inflammation progresses, the pain moves to the right lower abdomen. The character of pain may change over time. For example, obstruction of the bile ducts sometimes progresses to inflammation of the gallbladder with or without infection (acute cholecystitis). When this happens, the characteristics of the pain change to those of inflammatory pain. (See below.)
The duration of the pain. The pain of IBS typically waxes and wanes over months or years and may last for decades. Biliary colic lasts no more than several hours. The pain of pancreatitis lasts one or more days.
What makes the pain worse. Pain due to inflammation (appendicitis, diverticulitis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis) typically is aggravated by sneezing, coughing or any jarring motion. Patients with inflammation as the cause of their pain prefer to lie still.
What relieves the pain. The pain of IBS and constipation often is relieved temporarily by bowel movements. Pain due to obstruction of the stomach or upper small intestine may be relieved temporarily by vomiting which reduces the distention that is caused by the obstruction. Eating or taking antacids may temporarily relieve the pain of ulcers of the stomach or duodenum because both food and antacids neutralize (counter) the acid that is responsible for irritating the ulcers and causing the pain.
Associated signs and symptoms. The presence of fever suggests inflammation. Diarrhea or rectal bleeding suggests an intestinal cause of the pain. The presence of fever and diarrhea suggest inflammation of the intestines that may be infectious or non-infectious (ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease).
Physical examination

Examining the patient will provide the doctor with additional clues to the cause of abdominal pain. The doctor will determine:

The presence of sounds coming from the intestines that occur when there is obstruction of the intestines,
The presence of signs of inflammation (by special maneuvers during the examination),
The location of any tenderness
The presence of a mass within the abdomen that suggests a tumor or abscess (a collection of infected pus)
The presence of blood in the stool that may signify an intestinal problem such as an ulcer, colon cancer, colitis, or ischemia.
For example, finding tenderness and signs of inflammation in the left lower abdomen often means that diverticulitis is present, while finding a tender (inflamed) mass in the same area may mean that the inflammation has progressed and that an abscess has formed. Finding tenderness and signs of inflammation in the right lower abdomen often means that appendicitis is present, while finding a tender mass in the same area may mean that appendiceal inflammation has progressed and become an abscess. Inflammation in the right lower abdomen, with or without a mass, also may be found in Crohn's disease. (Crohn's disease most commonly affects the last part of the small intestine, usually located in the right lower abdomen.) A mass without signs of inflammation may mean that a cancer is present.

Tests

While the history and physical examination are vitally important in determining the cause of abdominal pain, testing often is necessary to determine the cause.

Laboratory tests. Laboratory tests such as the complete blood count (CBC), liver enzymes, pancreatic enzymes (amylase and lipase), and urinalysis are frequently performed in the evaluation of abdominal pain. An elevated white count suggests inflammation or infection (as with appendicitis, pancreatitis, diverticulitis, or colitis). Amylase and lipase (enzymes produced by the pancreas) commonly are elevated in pancreatitis. Liver enzymes may be elevated with gallstone attacks. Blood in the urine suggests kidney stones. When there is diarrhea, white blood cells in the stool suggest intestinal inflammation.

Plain x-rays of the abdomen. Plain abdominal x-rays of the abdomen also are referred to as a KUB (because they include the Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder). The KUB may show enlarged loops of intestines filled with copious amounts of fluid and air when there is intestinal obstruction. Patients with a perforated ulcer may have air escape from the stomach into the abdominal cavity. The escaped air often can be seen on a KUB on the underside of the diaphragm. Sometimes a KUB may reveal a calcified kidney stone that has passed into the ureter and resulted in referred abdominal pain

Radiographic studies. Abdominal ultrasound is useful in diagnosing gallstones, cholecystitis appendicitis, or ruptured ovarian cysts as the cause of the pain. Computerized tomography (CT) of the abdomen is useful in diagnosing pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, appendicitis, and diverticulitis, as well as in diagnosing abscesses in the abdomen. Special CT scans of the abdominal blood vessels can detect diseases of the arteries that block the flow of blood to the abdominal organs. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is useful in diagnosing gallstones that have passed out of the gallbladder and are obstructing the bile ducts. Barium x-rays of the stomach and the intestines (upper gastrointestinal series or UGI with a small bowel follow-through) can be helpful in diagnosing ulcers, inflammation, and blockage in the intestines. Computerized tomography (CT) of the small intestine can be helpful in diagnosing diseases in the small bowel such as Crohn's disease. Capsule enteroscopy, a small camera the size of a pill swallowed by the patient, can take pictures of the entire small bowel and transmit the pictures onto a portable receiver. The small bowel images can be downloaded from the receiver onto a computer to be inspected by a doctor later. Capsule enteroscopy can be helpful in diagnosing Crohn's disease, small bowel tumors, and bleeding lesions not seen on x-rays or CT scans