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What Causes Pain In The Lower Abdomen And Back?
I am a 68 year old, healthy woman and have recently been experiencing what feels like menstrual cramps in my lower abdomen and back. Should I be concerned and contact my doctor? I stopped having periods more than 20 years ago, but this is exactly what they felt like.
Fri, 2 Nov 2018
Hello,
It is unlikely to be menstrual cramps.
The possibilities are a spine-related condition like prolapsed disc or arthritis. We have to rule out other gynaecological causes like a fibroid or ovarian diseases also.
As a first line management, you can take analgesics like mefenamic acid for pain relief.
If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. You have to get an ultrasound scan and MRI scan in that case.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It is unlikely to be menstrual cramps.
The possibilities are a spine-related condition like prolapsed disc or arthritis. We have to rule out other gynaecological causes like a fibroid or ovarian diseases also.
As a first line management, you can take analgesics like mefenamic acid for pain relief.
If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. You have to get an ultrasound scan and MRI scan in that case.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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