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Pelvic pain refers to pain in the lowest part of the abdomen that can arise from various reasons. It is a very common complaint in many women. It may arise from a problem in the reproductive organs, urinary organs or gastric organs. Besides, it can be a result of some medical issues related to muscles and ligaments in the pelvic floor. The pain may be acute that arises suddenly and remains for a brief period of time. In some cases, it may be chronic which remains for six months or more. The pain can be of varying types and intensity. The pain can be constant or it may come and go. Depending on the cause the pain may radiate to the lower back, thighs and hips.
Homeopathic Management
Homeopathic mode of treatment carries a great scope to treat multiple health concerns in females including pelvic pain. Homeopathic medicines aim at the root cause behind pelvic pain to bring excellent results. Along with pelvic pain, any attending symptoms are also well managed with these medicines like abnormal vaginal discharge, heavy menstrual bleeding, painful intercourse, intermenstrual bleeding and painful urination. Homeopathic medicines for treating pelvic pain are made of natural substances, hence are very safe to use without any toxic side effects. Some of the causes behind pelvic pain can be quite serious like ectopic pregnancy, cancer, appendicitis so it is advised to always get your case evaluated by a doctor to find out the reason behind it and its appropriate timely treatment. Homeopathic prescription to treat pelvic pain varies from case to case based on the cause behind the pain and the characteristic symptoms in an individual. So any of these medicines should be taken under supervision of a homeopathic doctor and self-medication should be avoided.
Top Homeopathic Medicines For Pelvic Pain In Women
1. Sepia – Top Remedy
Sepia is the topmost medicine to deal with cases of pelvic pain in females. In cases needing it, pelvic pain is well marked. The pain may go to the back and down the thighs. It can be attended with a constant bearing down (a dragging feeling as if pelvic organs will come out of vagina) sensation in the pelvic area. Pelvic discomfort is felt throughout the night. Besides, there is yellowish greenish vaginal discharge which has a very foul smell. Bloating in the abdomen may attend. In some cases, pain during intercourse can be an attending concern. At times, frequent urge to urinate may be felt. This medicine is well-indicated to treat different medical conditions including PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease), uterine fibroids and painful menses.
2. Pulsatilla – For Pelvic Pain In Case Of PID
Pulsatilla is a natural remedy to relieve pelvic pain occurring in cases of PID. Females needing it feel cutting type of pain in the pelvis. Pelvic region is also very sensitive to touch. Pain may also be felt during intercourse. There is thick milky white vaginal discharge attended with burning, itching and stinging pain in vagina. Besides PID, this medicine is also indicated to manage pelvic pain during menses. Pain may radiate from the abdomen to the back. There may be a frequent ineffectual urge to pass stool.
3. Magnesia Phos – For Pelvic Pain During Menses
It is an ideal choice of medicine for managing pelvic pain during menses (dysmenorrhea). This medicine works wonders to manage lower abdomen pain which is of cramping, shooting type. One gets relief by putting a hot water bottle or heating pad over the lower abdomen. It also gets better by applying pressure on the lower abdomen.
4. Sabina – In Case Of Fibroids
Sabina is a highly suitable medicine to manage pelvic pain occurring from uterine fibroids. The characteristic symptom to use it is pain radiating from the sacrum (a bone made of five fused sacral vertebrae at the bottom of the spine) to the lower part of the abdomen in front of the pelvis i.e. pubes. Along with this, there is heavy uterine bleeding with dark clots. The blood is offensive. Bleeding may occur in between periods as well. Thick yellow foul-smelling vaginal discharge may accompany above complaints.
5. Colocynth – For Pain In Case Of Ovarian Cyst
Colocynth is a well indicated medicine to manage pain due to ovarian cyst. The pain is one sided and can be sharp, cramping or cutting type. It gets better by applying pressure or bending forward over the abdomen. Though pain can occur on any side of the lower abdomen, it is mostly present on the left side which becomes sore. The pain can be worse during or before menses.
6. Medorrhinum – For Pain During Ovulation
It is one of the best medicines to manage pain on one side of the pelvic area in ovarian region during ovulation. The affected side of the pelvis is also painful to touch. A heated sensation accompanies it. A feeling as if the ovary may be felt. In most cases, there is vaginal discharge that has a specific fishy odor. Medorrhinum is also an excellent medicine to manage PID cases.
7. Cantharis – From Urinary Complaints Like Infection, Bladder Inflammation
Cantharis is a prominent medicine to manage pelvic pain occurring from urine complaints including inflamed bladder or urinary infection. In most cases needing it, there is pain in the bladder region attended with painful, burning urination. Pain and burning may occur before, during or after urination. Pain gets worse from drinking even small quantity of water. Besides, there is frequent urination. The bladder region is sensitive to touch and feels heavy even on the slightest movement.
Causes Of Pelvic Pain In Women
1.PID (Pelvic inflammatory disease) – It refers to infection in the female’s genital organs (uterus, ovaries, fallopian tube) caused by sexually transmitted infections. It leads to vaginal discharge (leucorrhea), pain in the lower abdomen / pelvic region, painful intercourse, bleeding during intercourse, painful periods, bleeding between periods, fever with chills, painful urination.
2. Menstrual period pain and pain during PMS – There may be pelvic pain, mainly cramping pain. The pain may radiate to lower back or thighs. Nausea and vomiting can attend it. In some cases, pain may occur before periods start as a part of PMS (premenstrual syndrome) along with other symptoms like pain in breasts, bloating, irritability, mood swings and headache. These symptoms of PMS go away when menstrual bleeding starts.
3. Uterine fibroids – These are non-cancerous growths developing in the uterus. It may cause pain in pelvis, heavy periods, back pain, pain / bleeding during intercourse, bleeding between periods.
4. Endometriosis – It is a condition in which the tissue lining the inner surface of uterus starts to grow in some body parts other than uterus, like ovaries, fallopian tube, rectum, urinary bladder. Bleeding occurs from these parts during menses. It results in pelvic pain, pain on passing urine or stool, bleeding from rectum or bladder during menses, pain during intercourse, heavy periods and infertility.
5. Ovarian cysts – It refers to fluid-filled sacs in ovaries. It may lead to one-sided pain in pelvis.
6. Ovulation pain – This pain is felt in pelvic region on one side during ovulation i.e. when an egg is released from ovary.
7. Ectopic pregnancy – It happens when an embryo gets implanted and grows at a place other than the uterus, for example in the fallopian tube. In this medical condition, a woman experiences sharp crampy pain in the pelvis on one side. Besides bleeding from vagina, there may be nausea and dizziness.
8. Cancer in pelvic organs – Cancer of uterus, cervix, and ovaries can lead to pain in pelvis and lower abdomen. Along with this vaginal discharge and painful intercourse attends. Cancer of urinary tract may also cause pelvic pain.
9. Urinary issues – These include urinary tract infection (UTI), interstitial cystitis and kidney stones. UTI is quite common in females. It can involve any part of urinary system including urethra, bladder, ureter and kidneys though bladder infection is the most common. The symptoms of UTI are pain / burning with urination, increased frequency to pass urine, pelvic pain, strong smell from urine. In case of upper tract UTI fever, a person feels chills, pain in the upper back and sides, besides nausea and vomiting. Interstitial cystitis refers to inflammation of bladder without any reason known yet. This can lead to pelvic pain, pain when urinating, frequent urination and painful intercourse.
10. Gastric issues – Some gastric issues like constipation, appendicitis, etc can also cause pelvic pain.
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