Pain in the perineum: causes and remedies

Although there is a group of common causes of perineal pain, it is mandatory to differentiate the others according to the sex of the person, to facilitate the diagnosis and the steps to follow to treat it. As for the common causes in both sexes , there are:

• Colitis – Inflammation or infection of the colon can cause pain.
• Proctitis: inflammation or infection of the rectum or anus.
• Appendicitis: Inflammation or infection of the appendix can cause severe reflex pain in the perineal region.
• Urinary tract infection.
• Proctalgia shy .
• Anus lift syndrome .
• Coccigodinia.
• Myofascial syndrome.
• Kidney stones
• Trauma
• Obstructed inguinal hernia.
• Femoral hernia.
• Pudendal nerve entrapment.
• Ischiorectal abscess.
• Perineural cyst
• Psychogenic causes: some disorders produced by emotional or psychological factors.

In the case of women, the causes of perineal pain refer to the sphere of the reproductive system , sometimes producing acute pain that is reflected in the perineum. Among these, we can mention:

• Ovarian cysts : The ovaries can produce large cysts, which can be painful and reflect that pain in the perineum.
• Endometriosis: occurs when endometrial tissue develops in different places inside the uterus.
• Ectopic pregnancy : Pregnancy that implants outside the uterus can cause perineal pain.
• Pelvic inflammatory disease : infections of the gynecological system cause pain that can manifest itself at the perineal level.
• Ovarian or ovarian cyst torsion: interfering with blood flow to the ovary can cause severe acute perineal pain.
• Dysmenorrhea: abdominal pain during menstruation.
• Postpartum: Episiotomy (perineal cut made at the time of delivery) causes acute pain in this region.

The causes of pain in the perineum in man are closely related to the pró stata :

• Prostatitis : inflammation of the prostate will inevitably reflect on the perineum.
• Prostate abscess: formation of an abscess inside the prostate, which leads to its inflammation and consequent pain.
• Ejaculation duct obstruction.
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia : although it is rare that it hurts.
• Prostate cancer : not always painful, but it must be considered.

Some of the common symptoms associated with pain in the perineum can guide a definitive diagnosis:

• Burning with urination, as well as the increase in its frequency, could lead to urinary tract infections or stones.
• The appearance of abdominal pain, followed by fever and nausea or vomiting could be associated with appendicitis, colitis or ectopic pregnancy.
• Sudden onset of severe intensity perineal pain lasting less than or greater than 30 minutes would imply ruling out proctitis, proctalgia fugax, coccydynia, and levator ani syndrome.
• Even in the previous case, it is mandatory to rule out femoral hernia or pudendal nerve entrapment.
• If perineal pain is associated with the appearance of a palpable mass at the groin level, it is necessary to rule out trapped inguinal hernia, which can also cause nausea and vomiting.
• Disorders of the female reproductive system, in addition to perineal pain, generally cause pain in the belly, above the pubis, which in women will lead to pathology of the reproductive sphere.

Depending on the clinical findings, the doctor may request some laboratory tests to confirm or rule out his suspicions.

Likewise, an abdominopelvic ultrasound is extremely useful , which can even establish a definitive diagnosis in some cases.

In general, regardless of the cause, bed rest, adequate water intake, avoiding alcohol consumption (which causes dehydration and inactivates some medications) and avoiding the consumption of spicy foods are recommended. Also, use hot water for bathing or sitz baths with warm water.

Anti- inflammatory painkillers can help relieve pain in the perineum, treatment should be geared to the specific cause. That is why in case of pain in the perineum, it is mandatory to consult your doctor.

This article is merely informative, at FastlyHeal .com we do not have the power to prescribe medical treatments or make any type of diagnosis. We invite you to see a doctor in the case of presenting any type of condition or discomfort.

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