About this topic
Pain can be an unpleasant feeling that happens in any part of the body. It can be mild or very bad. Pain can cause upset stomach and throwing up. When you are in pain you may not feel hungry. You may feel nervous. Pain may be a warning sign that something is wrong inside the body. The pain may be from many different health conditions. ‚
Acute pain happens over a short period of time. This may be a few hours or a few days. Acute pelvic pain affects the lowest part of your stomach and your pelvis. This is the part below your belly button. You may feel sudden sharp pains or cramping. Sometimes, the pain builds up over a short time. You may feel the pain all the time or it may come and go. It may be mild, moderate, or severe. Acute pain may be caused by a very serious health problem. ‚
How acute pain is treated is based on many things. Some of them are the kind of pain, how bad it is, and what is causing the pain. Treatment may include drugs or surgery. ‚
What care is needed at home?
Ask your doctor what you need to do when you go home. Make sure you ask questions if you do not understand what the doctor says. This way you will know what you need to do. ‚
What follow-up care is needed?
Your doctor may ask you to make visits to the office to check on your progress. Be sure to keep these visits. ‚
What drugs may be needed?
The doctor may order drugs to: ‚
- Help with pain
- Fight an infection
- Balance hormones
- Relax muscles
- Lower stress or anxiety or help with depression
Will physical activity be limited?
Based on what is causing your pain, your activity may be limited. Talk with your doctor about the right amount of activity for you. ‚
What can be done to prevent this health problem?
There is nothing you can do to prevent some of these problems. Always practice safe sex by using condoms. ‚
When do I need to call the doctor?
- Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.4 ‚ °F (38 ‚ °C) or higher, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, pain or blood with passing urine.
- Very bad upset stomach, throwing up, or belly pain; not being able to eat or drink anything
- Very bad pelvic pain
- You are not feeling better in 2 to 3 days or you are feeling worse
Teach Back: Helping You Understand
The Teach Back Method helps you understand the information we are giving you. The idea is simple. After talking with the staff, tell them in your own words what you were just told. This helps to make sure the staff has covered each thing clearly. It also helps to explain things that may have been a bit confusing. Before going home, make sure you are able to do these: ‚
- I can tell you about my pain.
- I can tell you what changes I need to make with my activities.
- I can tell you what I will do if I have very bad belly or pelvic pain.
Where can I learn more?
NHS Choices ‚
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pelvic-pain/Pages/Introduction.aspx ‚
Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer
This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚
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