What does it mean when your pubic bone hurts?
Osteitis pubis is a condition in which the pubic bone or the surrounding tissues are inflamed and sore. This pain is most often related to complications from surgery but has also been found to occur in athletes. Early diagnosis of osteitis pubis is important to avoid further pubic bone stress.
What can cause pain in the pubic area of a woman?
Some causes of chronic pelvic pain include:
- Endometriosis.
- Musculoskeletal problems.
- Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease.
- Ovarian remnant.
- Fibroids.
- Irritable bowel syndrome.
- Painful bladder syndrome (interstitial cystitis).
- Pelvic congestion syndrome.
How do you treat sore pubic area?
Medications
- Pain relievers. Over-the-counter pain remedies, such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), may provide partial relief from your pelvic pain.
- Hormone treatments.
- Antibiotics.
- Antidepressants.
What organ is above pubic bone?
In the male cavity, the bladder is located behind the pubic bone and above the prostate.
Where is the pubic bone on a female?
The pubis, also known as the pubic bone, is located in front of the pelvic girdle. In the rear, the ilium and ischium form the bowl shape of the pelvic girdle. The two halves of the pubic bone are joined in the middle by an area of cartilage called the pubic symphysis.
What does pubic bone pain feel like?
Sometimes pubic symphysis pain can feel like a slight pinch or ache. Other times it hurts so much someone will not want to walk. In certain cases, the pain will not be over the pubic symphysis, but in the creases of the groins or along the inner thighs.
Why does my pubic bone protrude?
If the muscles become weak or the ligaments or tissues are stretched or damaged, the pelvic organs or small intestine may drop down and protrude (prolapse) into the vagina. If the disorder is severe, the organs may protrude all the way through the opening of the vagina and outside the body.