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Below we mention a list of
diseases that can be involved in Chronic
Pelvic Pain Syndrome, categorized by organic system:
Urological causes
Urinary bladder carcinoma
Recurrent urinary tract
infections
Interstitial cystitis
Radiation
cystitis
Urolithiasis
Urinary bladder overactivity
Urethral diverticulum
Female
urethral syndrome
Pelvic floor spasm
Gynaecological causes
Adenomyosis
Pelvic
adhesions
Genital cysts
Dysmenorrhoea
Cervical stenosis
Endometrial and/or Cervical
polyps
Endometriosis
Leiomyomata of the uterus
Residual
ovary syndrome
Pelvic veins
congestion syndrome
Vulvodynia
Gastroenterological
causes
Large bowel carcinoma
Intermittent intestinal obstruction
Colitides (In general)
Constipation
Diverticulitis
Inflammatory bowel disease
Irritable bowel syndrome
Post surgical adhesions
Musculoskeletal-Neurological
causes
Pain of abdominal wall
Spinal disk prolapse
Not correct sitting or
standing body attitude
Fibromyalgia
Hernias
Central nervous system neoplasms
Mononeuropathy
Polyneyropathy
Pelvic floor spasm
ANALYSIS BY
GENDER:
Below we analyze some of the most common causes of
chronic pelvic pain in men and women:
PAIN
OF MALE GENITALIA
PAIN
OF FEMALE GENITALIA
Vulvodynia-Dyspareunia
Endometriosis
This is a condition in which tissue from the uterine
lining (endometrium) grows outside the uterus. These
deposits of tissue respond to the menstrual cycle, just
as uterine lining normally does — thickening,
breaking down and bleeding each month as hormone levels
rise and fall. Because it's happening outside the
uterus, the blood and tissue can't exit the body through
the vagina and become trapped in the abdomen. This can
lead to painful cysts and adhesions (fibrous bands of
scar tissue).
Tension in pelvic floor muscles
Spasms or tension of the pelvic floor muscles can lead
to recurring pelvic pain.
Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease
This can occur if a long-term infection, often sexually
transmitted, causes scarring involving the pelvic
organs.
Pelvic congestion syndrome
This is a condition that may be caused by enlarged,
varicose-type veins around the uterus and ovaries.
Ovarian remnant syndrome
During a complete hysterectomy — surgical removal of the
uterus and ovaries — a small piece of ovary may be left
inside, which can later develop tiny, painful cysts.
Fibroids
These noncancerous uterine growths may cause pressure or
a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen. They rarely
cause sharp (acute) pain unless they become deprived of
nutrients and begin to die (degenerate).
Irritable bowel syndrome
Symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome —
bloating, constipation or diarrhea — can be a source of
uncomfortable pelvic pain and pressure.
Interstitial cystitis
Chronic inflammation of the bladder and a frequent need
to urinate characterize interstitial cystitis. The
patient experiences pelvic pain as the bladder fills,
which may improve temporarily after emptying the
bladder.
Psychological factors
Depression,
experience of chronic stress, or a history of
sexual or physical abusion, are more likely to
contribute to chronic pelvic pain. Emotional distress
makes pain worse, and likewise living with chronic pain
makes emotional distress worse. So chronic pain and
emotional distress frequently get locked into a vicious
cycle.
Possible tests or exams that we could suggest are:
Pelvic examination
Cultures
Laparoscopy
Imaging studies
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