Having a trusted OB/GYN in times of need is important. For many women in Houston, Texas, Hany H Ahmed, MD, fills that role. He offers comprehensive preventive gynecology care and obstetric services, including when you encounter acute issues like sharp pelvic pain.
Most women are familiar with the cramping pain brought on by menstrual bleeding. Sharp pelvic pain is different. It often comes on with little or no warning, can last just a few seconds, or happen more than once in a short period.
It’s distressing anytime you experience unusual, sharp pain. After all, pain is the body’s way of letting you know something is amiss. The experience is uncomfortable and can be scary.
Sharp pelvic pain could signal a serious health issue. But it could also be a stand-alone issue that doesn’t indicate anything serious. The problem is, it’s impossible to know what’s causing your discomfort in the moment.
Your pelvis includes your lower abdomen, hips, and buttocks. It’s directly below and adjacent to parts of your digestive system. That can make it difficult to know where the pain originates.
Causes of pelvic pain linked to gastrointestinal or other nongynecologic issues include:
Everyone has a unique experience of pain, so it isn’t easy to fully describe pelvic pain. In general, sharp pelvic pain involves a stabbing, sometimes burning discomfort in the lower abdomen. It can be over in a few seconds or linger.
In some cases, sharp pelvic pain signals a gynecologic issue. Here again, many things could cause the sensations, and determining the source isn’t always easy.
Women’s health issues that can lead to sharp pelvic pain include:
Because it’s not easy to identify the source of pelvic pain at the time it occurs, the experience is often frightening.
If you experience a single, relatively quick bout of sharp pelvic pain and everything else seems fine, there may be nothing to worry about. However, if you suffer from frequent or ongoing pelvic pain, schedule a diagnostic exam.
Many potential causes of pelvic pain are far easier to treat when caught in the early stages, so don’t postpone coming in. Dr. Ahmed has the training, technology, and experience to diagnose the cause of pelvic pain and get you started on the right treatment path.
Of course, if you’re pregnant and experience sharp pelvic pain, come in as soon as possible. Dr. Ahmed can assess you and your developing baby for signs of distress.
One of the biggest benefits of working with an OB/GYN you know and trust is having easy access when issues like sharp pelvic pain arise. Take advantage of that benefit today by calling the office or requesting an appointment online if you’re concerned about sharp pelvic pain.
