Pain and discomfort in the lower abdomen, genital area (pelvic region), is a common symptom in both men and women, often related to diseases of various organs and systems. This pain can range from mild discomfort to acute and episodic, and often becomes chronic, negatively impacting a patient’s quality of life, sexual life, and emotional well-being.
Causes of pain: The main causes of lower abdominal pain include:
- Diseases of the urinary system: kidney stones, chronic cystitis, prostatitis, bladder or prostate tumors.
- Diseases of the digestive system: chronic colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal tumors.
- Gynecological diseases (in women): endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine or ovarian tumors.
- Urogenital tract diseases: urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted infections.
Diagnosis: To determine the exact cause of the pain, it is essential to visit a doctor who will review the patient’s history, conduct a physical examination, and prescribe additional clinical, laboratory, and instrumental tests. These may include:
- Blood and urine tests;
- Ultrasound examinations (urinary system and abdominal cavity);
- Micro-ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Treatment:
Treatment depends on the cause of the pain. It may involve medication or physical therapy procedures.
Shockwave therapy is a recent restorative treatment method that effectively relieves pain.
In some cases, surgery may be required, especially when dealing with tumors or other complications. Innovative methods, such as robotic surgery, are used in the treatment of pelvic diseases, ensuring high precision during surgeries and faster recovery.
A common cause of pelvic pain is prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most frequent malignant tumor after skin cancer. It is important to note that early-stage prostate cancer often shows no symptoms.
The best method for screening and early diagnosis of prostate cancer is the 29 MHz microscopic ultrasound. This ultramodern method was developed just a few years ago and is currently used exclusively for diagnosing prostate diseases. The 29 MHz microscopic ultrasound allows a digital assessment of prostate cancer risk using the 5-point PRI-MUS grading system. Our clinic offers treatment for this disease.
The “Kharazishvili Robotic Center” is the only clinic in the Caucasus where robotic surgeries are performed in urology, gynecology, and abdominal surgery. Robotic surgery is the highest standard in medicine and offers many advantages compared to traditional laparoscopic and open surgeries.
Prevention: Pain prevention includes maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including:
- A balanced diet;
- Physical activity;
- Limiting tobacco and alcohol use;
- Regular check-ups with a doctor and screenings for diseases, which help in the early detection of potential problems.
“The Kharazishvili Robotic Center” offers diagnosis and treatment of urological diseases using methods that meet world medical standards.
