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Pelvic Pain in Males

Alternate Names : Lower Abdominal Pain, Abdominal Cramping

Pelvic Pain in Males | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

When a male complains of pelvic pain, the healthcare provider may ask:

  • when did the pain start
  • how long the pain has existed, or when it stopped
  • when and how often does the pain occur
  • what type of pain is it -- dull, sharp, steady, or crampy
  • where is the pain located
  • does anything lessen the pain or make it worse
  • are there any other symptoms, such as fever, fatigue, malaise, nausea, vomiting, changes in bowel movements, or trouble urinating
  • is the man sexually active, and does he use protection such as condoms
  • what medications, drugs, or herbs the man takes, if any
  • is there a history of any other medical problems or surgeries
  • Other questions may also be asked.


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    Pelvic Pain in Males: Diagnosis & Tests

    Author: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
    Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
    Date Reviewed: 07/05/01



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