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Memorial
Pain Control Center
Pelvic
Pain
People
who experience pelvic pain, often go from one physician to another
in search of relief. The most common pain complaints may include:
- Acute
and Chronic low back pain
- Radiating
pain in the legs
- Recurrent
buttock pain
- Inability
to sit without pain
- Pain
during or after intercourse
- Irregular
bowel movements
- Vaginal
itching and burning
Causes
Some
medical conditions can be the source of pelvic pain such as:
- Chronic
sacroiliac dysfunction (Malalignment or shifting of pelvic bones
in back)
- Pubic
symphysis separation (Malalignment or shifting of pelvic bones
in front)
- Pelvic
adhesions
- Endometriosis
- Interstitial
cystitis (Chronic inflammation of the bladder wall believed not
to be caused by bacteria)
- Vestibulitis
(Chronic inflammation and pain at the vestibule of the vagina)
- Vulvodynia
(Chronic inflammation and pain in the vulvar region. Usually with
complaints of burning, stinging, irritation and rawness)
- Adhered
episiotomy scar
- Recurrent
yeast infections
Treatment Options
The
most common treatment options when surgery is not a consideration
may include:
- Nerve
blocks and medications from an anesthesiologist
- Physical
therapy which might include special exercises, biofeedback, education
- Pain
management counseling, stress management, relaxation training
If
a patient experiences any of the above complaints and if surgery
is not recommended or is considered a "last resort," a
physician may refer a patient to the Pain Control Center for a team
consultation. The multidisciplinary team will conduct a thorough
evaluation of a patient's condition and develop a treatment plan
to help reduce or eliminate pain. If a physician is only requesting
physical therapy, a referral may be made directly to Outpatient
Therapy Services at (574)289-0122.
For
more information, call the Memorial Pain Control Center at (574)
647-7128 or send us an e-mail.
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