What is the cause of lower abdominal distension?

Generally speaking, the distension of the lower abdomen during menstruation is mostly a physiological phenomenon, often caused by dysmenorrhea. It can be significantly improved after treatment, but some other pathological factors can also cause this phenomenon, and it is very harmful. Some of them are introduced below.

1. Irregular menstruation

The most common problem of lower abdominal distension is irregular menstruation. Some women will experience lower abdominal pain, general discomfort and other problems during the menstrual cycle. In severe cases, the pain may be severe. Most adolescent women suffer from primary dysmenorrhea, which can heal itself. However, if dysmenorrhea occurs after menstruation, it is mostly caused by some disease and you should see a doctor and get checked as soon as possible.

2. Tumor causes

Tumors can cause abdominal pain, bloating, back pain, and a feeling of heaviness, which usually persist and do not disappear suddenly. In addition, if the tumor twists or ruptures. If bleeding occurs, it will cause sudden abdominal pain and require timely surgical treatment.

3. Acute appendicitis

Acute appendicitis can also cause severe abdominal pain. The pain will start in the upper abdomen and then slowly move to the right lower abdomen. It will also be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, fever, and pain in the right lower abdomen that you are afraid to press. Acute appendicitis needs to be treated promptly. If surgical removal is required, it should be performed in a timely manner without delay, otherwise it will easily cause more serious abdominal infection.

4. Miscarriage

For pregnant women, sudden lower abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding is mostly caused by miscarriage. Ectopic pregnancy causes pain in the lower abdomen, which usually starts suddenly. Intra-abdominal bleeding can cause the patient to feel a falling anus, frequent urge to defecate, pale complexion, dizziness and weakness, and may even go into shock.