Uterine fibroids may cause abdominal pain.
Uterine fibroids are benign tumors formed by the proliferation of smooth muscle tissue in the uterus and are the most common benign tumor in women. Patients may experience lower abdominal cramping, pain, and lumbago, which may worsen during menstruation. In addition to abdominal pain, uterine fibroids may also cause menstrual abnormalities, such as increased menstrual flow and shortening of menstrual intervals.
It may also be accompanied by abnormal vaginal discharge, such as increased leukorrhea, purulent leukorrhea, and so on. Some patients may also have systemic symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and fever.
Uterine fibroids may cause abdominal pain, but the presence of abdominal pain is not necessarily caused by fibroids. There are more causes of abdominal pain, such as gastroenteritis and duodenal ulcer.
If the patient has been diagnosed with fibroids, it is recommended that treatment be carried out under the guidance of a doctor to relieve the discomfort. If the diagnosis has not been confirmed, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination to clarify the cause of abdominal pain and then proceed to professional treatment.