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==Overview==
[[Pain]] in the [[pelvis]] can be described as acute or chronic. Urologic, gastrointestinal and gynecologic problems can all be possible.
 
==Causes==
===Life Threatening Causes===
*[[Abdominal aortic aneurysm]]
*[[Appendicitis]]
*[[Ectopic pregnancy]]
*[[abortion|Incomplete abortion]]
*[[Intussusception]]
*[[Large bowel obstruction]]
*[[Mesenteric ischemia]]
*[[Septic abortion]]
*[[Small bowel obstruction]]
*[[Volvulus]]
 
===Common Causes===
*[[Appendicitis]]
*[[Chronic  prostatitis]]
*[[Depression]]
*[[Irritable bowel syndrome]]
*[[Midcycle ovulation]]
*[[Pelvic floor|Pelvic floor prolapse]]
*[[Urinary tract infection]]
 
===Causes by Organ System===
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|style="height:100px"; style="width:75%" border="1" bgcolor="Beige" | No underlying causes
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| '''Chemical/Poisoning'''
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes
|-
|-bgcolor="LightSteelBlue"
| '''Dental'''
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes
|-
|-bgcolor="LightSteelBlue"
| '''Dermatologic'''
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes
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|-bgcolor="LightSteelBlue"
| '''Drug Side Effect'''
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes
|-
|-bgcolor="LightSteelBlue"
| '''Ear Nose Throat'''
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes
|-
|-bgcolor="LightSteelBlue"
| '''Endocrine'''
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes
|-
|-bgcolor="LightSteelBlue"
| '''Environmental'''
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes
|-
|-bgcolor="LightSteelBlue"
| '''Gastroenterologic'''
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes
|-
|-bgcolor="LightSteelBlue"
| '''Genetic'''
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes
|-
|-bgcolor="LightSteelBlue"
| '''Hematologic'''
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes
|-
|-bgcolor="LightSteelBlue"
| '''Iatrogenic'''
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes
|-
|-bgcolor="LightSteelBlue"
| '''Infectious Disease'''
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes
|-
|-bgcolor="LightSteelBlue"
| '''Musculoskeletal/Orthopedic'''
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes
|-
|-bgcolor="LightSteelBlue"
| '''Neurologic'''
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes
|-
|-bgcolor="LightSteelBlue"
| '''Nutritional/Metabolic'''
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes
|-
|-bgcolor="LightSteelBlue"
| '''Obstetric/Gynecologic'''
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes
|-
|-bgcolor="LightSteelBlue"
| '''Oncologic'''
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes
|-
|-bgcolor="LightSteelBlue"
| '''Ophthalmologic'''
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes
|-
|-bgcolor="LightSteelBlue"
| '''Overdose/Toxicity'''
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes
|-
|-bgcolor="LightSteelBlue"
| '''Psychiatric'''
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes
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|-bgcolor="LightSteelBlue"
| '''Pulmonary'''
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes
|-
|-bgcolor="LightSteelBlue"
| '''Renal/Electrolyte'''
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes
|-
|-bgcolor="LightSteelBlue"
| '''Rheumatology/Immunology/Allergy'''
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes
|-
|-bgcolor="LightSteelBlue"
| '''Sexual'''
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes
|-
|-bgcolor="LightSteelBlue"
| '''Trauma'''
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes
|-
|-bgcolor="LightSteelBlue"
| '''Urologic'''
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes
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|-bgcolor="LightSteelBlue"
| '''Miscellaneous'''
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes
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===Causes in Alphabetical Order===
*[[Abdominal  abscess]]
*[[Abdominal aortic aneurysm]]
*[[Abscess]]
*[[Adenomyosis]]
*[[Adhesion (medicine)|Adhesion]]
*[[Appendicitis]]
*[[Cervicitis]]
*[[Chronic  prostatitis]]
*[[Crohn's disease]]
*[[Cystitis]]
*[[Depression]]
*[[Diverticulitis]]
*[[Diverticulosis]]
*[[Diverticulosis]]
*[[Ectopic pregnancy]]
*[[Endometriosis]]
*[[Hernia]]
*[[IBD]]
*[[abortion|Incomplete abortion]]
*[[Interstitial Cystitis]]
*[[Intra-uterine device]]
*[[Intussusception]]
*[[Irritable bowel syndrome]]
*[[Large bowel obstruction]]
*[[Leiomyoma]]
*[[Lymphoma]]
*[[Mesenteric ischemia]]
*[[Midcycle ovulation]]
*[[Nephrolithiasis]]
*[[Ovarian cyst]]
*[[Ovarian torsion]]
*[[pelvic floor|Pelvic floor prolapse]]
*[[Pelvic inflammatory disease]]
*[[Pelvic masses]]
*[[Primary dysmenorrhea]]
*[[ovarian cyst|Ruptured ovarian cyst]]
*[[Septic abortion]]
*[[Sexual abuse]]
*[[Small bowel obstruction]]
*[[trauma]]
*[[Tubo-ovarian abscess]]
*[[Urinary tract infection]]
*[[Uterine fibroids]]
*[[Vaginitis]]
*[[Volvulus]]
 
== Diagnosis ==
=== History and Symptoms ===
*Nature
*Sensitivity
*Onset
*[[Pain]] occurrence
:*[[Intercourse]]
:*[[Menstrual]]
:*Chronic vs. acute
*Risk of [[pregnancy]]
*Associated symptoms:
:*[[Abdominal pain]] or [[back pain]]
:*[[Dysuria]]
:*[[Fever]]
:*[[Nausea]]
:*[[Vaginal bleeding]]
:*[[Vaginal discharge]]
:*[[Vomiting]]
 
===Physical Examination===
==== Abdomen ====
 
*Full abdominal and pelvic exam - speculum, bimanual, rectal
 
==== Others ====
*Examine for signs of [[physical abuse]]
 
=== Laboratory Findings ===
*Labs include:
:*Urine [[pregnancy test]]
:*[[Urinalysis]]
:*[[Gram stain]] and culture
:*[[STD]] tests
:*Vaginal smear wet mount
 
=== Ultrasound ===
*Ultrasound for [[ovarian cyst]], mass, [[ectopic pregnancy]] vs. intrauterine [[pregnancy]]
 
== Treatment ==
===Medical Therapy===
==== Acute Pharmacotherapies ====
*[[Endometriosis]]
:*[[Oral contraceptives]] 3-4 months
:*[[Provera]] 39mg QD/2 months
:*[[Danazol]] 200-800mg QD/6 month
:*[[GnRH agonist]]
*[[Primary dysmenorrhea]]
:*[[Oral contraceptives]]
*Treat STD's accordingly
 
==Related Chapters==
* [[Pain]]
* [[Chronic pelvic pain]]
 
==References==
{{Reflist|2}}
 
[[Category:Gynecology]]
[[Category:Gastroenterology]]
[[Category:Signs and symptoms]]
[[Category:Emergency medicine]]
[[Category:Primary care]]
 
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