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Hi I’m A 43 Year Old Female Two Days Before
Question: Hi I’m a 43 year old female two days before my period arrived I developed a mild pinching pain lower center abdomen around bikini line I finished my period about three days ago regular cramping is gone but still am experiencing this mild pinching pain it lasts about a second and on a scale of 1-10 it’s about a one sometimes barely noticeable it is not occurring as frequently can it be related to my cycle my period was normal not very heavy normal cramping I also have pelvic floor dysfunction and Ibs could this sensation be related
Brief Answer:
Possibly the bowel is the cause of the pain, bits of advice given
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask a Doctor' service,
I carefully read your query and here is my advice:
If your period came on due time and lasted as usual, very likely the pinching is not related to the periods. If you do not have any urinary symptoms like frequency or burning, very likely it is not related to urinary problems either.
The most likely cause of the ones you mention is the IBS (irritable bowel syndrome).
IBS may cause discomfort in the lower abdomen which may vary from mild to severe. In your case, because the pinching is mild and not so bothersome, I would recommend that you just watch how it will behave in the next few days especially If you are taking medications for IBS or you are having daily normal stools.
If your bowel movement is difficult or is more often than it should, then you might need to take treatment for IBS ( the treatment varies if you have diarrhea or constipation). Fiber and probiotics can be helpful if used daily.
To conclude:
- very likely your symptoms are related to bowel, especially in the terrain of IBS
- you do not need pain killers at the moment as the intensity of the pain is low but you will need to watch it in the next week or so
- fiber and probiotics are routinely recommended in IBS and specific treatment for constipation or diarrhea depends on if you have any of these.
- if you notice any worsening of the pain in the next few days or any skin lesions appear locally, you will need to see a doctor and have a proper check.
I hope this answers your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General & Family Physician
Possibly the bowel is the cause of the pain, bits of advice given
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask a Doctor' service,
I carefully read your query and here is my advice:
If your period came on due time and lasted as usual, very likely the pinching is not related to the periods. If you do not have any urinary symptoms like frequency or burning, very likely it is not related to urinary problems either.
The most likely cause of the ones you mention is the IBS (irritable bowel syndrome).
IBS may cause discomfort in the lower abdomen which may vary from mild to severe. In your case, because the pinching is mild and not so bothersome, I would recommend that you just watch how it will behave in the next few days especially If you are taking medications for IBS or you are having daily normal stools.
If your bowel movement is difficult or is more often than it should, then you might need to take treatment for IBS ( the treatment varies if you have diarrhea or constipation). Fiber and probiotics can be helpful if used daily.
To conclude:
- very likely your symptoms are related to bowel, especially in the terrain of IBS
- you do not need pain killers at the moment as the intensity of the pain is low but you will need to watch it in the next week or so
- fiber and probiotics are routinely recommended in IBS and specific treatment for constipation or diarrhea depends on if you have any of these.
- if you notice any worsening of the pain in the next few days or any skin lesions appear locally, you will need to see a doctor and have a proper check.
I hope this answers your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General & Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thanks for the quick follow up can ibs pain be localized also seems worse when tense could it be a pulled muscle or irritated nerve
I have a physical scheduled for three weeks is it ok to wait till then if pain continues to be mild
Also have been struggling with bacterial vaginosis have been on two rounds of antibiotics burning sensation has cleared could pAin be related to bv
Brief Answer:
Bacterial vaginosis is unlikely to be the cause, muscles can cause pain in
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Bacterial vaginosis does not cause abdominal pain so it is very unlikely the pain is related to bacterial vaginosis.
Muscles may cause low abdominal pain so it might be that the pinch sensation might be related to it especially if you have had any activity that might cause muscle pain. In this case it is nothing to worry, muscle pains should be better within a week or so.
If the pain is still mild and not getting worse and not getting more frequent and also you do not develop new symptoms it can be safe to wait till you have the appointment.
In case the pain is worse or gets more frequent or new symptoms develop, it is very important that you be seen by a doctor.
I hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
Bacterial vaginosis is unlikely to be the cause, muscles can cause pain in
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Bacterial vaginosis does not cause abdominal pain so it is very unlikely the pain is related to bacterial vaginosis.
Muscles may cause low abdominal pain so it might be that the pinch sensation might be related to it especially if you have had any activity that might cause muscle pain. In this case it is nothing to worry, muscle pains should be better within a week or so.
If the pain is still mild and not getting worse and not getting more frequent and also you do not develop new symptoms it can be safe to wait till you have the appointment.
In case the pain is worse or gets more frequent or new symptoms develop, it is very important that you be seen by a doctor.
I hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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