08/05/2023
Pain Flares ๐ฅ
Pain Flares Pt. 1 ๐ฅ
While people with persistent pelvic pain experience pain on most days, at times a 'flare' may occur, resulting in an exacerbation of pain symptoms.
Understanding what is causing the flare can help with finding the appropriate management. Common causes of pelvic pain flares include:
๐ Gynaecological - ovulation pain, ovarian cyst, haemorrhage, torsion, dysmenorrhea, in*******se or PID
๐ Gastrointestinal - appendicitis, gastroenteritis, diverticulitis
๐ Urinary - UTI, interstitial cystitis, renal tract stones
๐ Musculoskeletal - pelvic muscle spasm, trauma (physical), recent surgery with late onset of neural pain, post-operative complication (e.g. haemotoma causing pain)
๐ Psychological - trauma or triggering or past trauma, severe stress or stressful event
Stay tuned for more information on managing pain flares