Pelvic pain is discomfort felt below your belly button and above your hips. It may feel like a dull pressure or a sharp cramp. It can be constant or come and go, affecting both men and women and often triggered by movement, digestion, or sexual activity.
Pelvic pain can show up in different ways:
Pelvic pain has many possible causes. Some include:
At GastroDoxs in Jersey Village, our board-certified gastroenterologist specializes in diagnosing and treating pelvic pain using a patient-centered approach. We leverage the ICD-10 code R10.2 for precise assessments and offer tailored therapies from pelvic floor physical therapy and targeted medications to nutrition guidance and stress management to address the root cause of your discomfort. Don't let pelvic pain hold you back. Call us today at 832-632-4070 or book your appointment online for compassionate, expert care designed just for you.
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The ICD-10 code for pelvic pain is R10.2, which helps ensure accurate tracking, billing, and treatment planning.
Pain after sex can be due to endometriosis, reproductive tract infections, pelvic floor muscle tightness, or other underlying conditions that deserve evaluation.
Yes. Bacterial vaginosis (BV) can lead to inflammation of vaginal tissues, resulting in pelvic discomfort or pain.
Concurrent back and pelvic pain may stem from muscle strain, tight or imbalanced pelvic floor muscles, nerve irritation, kidney issues, or uterine conditions.
Yes. In men, pelvic pain can be linked to prostate inflammation, urinary tract infections, hernias, or nerve entrapment in the pelvic region.
Pelvic girdle pain refers to discomfort in the hips and lower back during pregnancy, often caused by hormone-mediated joint loosening and extra mechanical stress.
Yes. As the baby grows, added weight and shifting pelvic alignment frequently lead to increased pain and pressure in late pregnancy.
Back pain that radiates to the pelvis in women can be due to overactive or tight pelvic floor muscles, pinched nerves, or conditions like endometriosis.
If pelvic pain lasts more than a week, worsens, or disrupts daily activities, you should consult a specialist-such as a gastroenterologist at GastroDoxs in Jersey Village-for evaluation.
GastroDoxs provides comprehensive exams, targeted testing, and personalized treatment plans-including physical therapy, medications, dietary guidance, and stress management-to address both symptoms and root causes.
