What causes lower abdominal cramps? Four reasons men must know

Generally speaking, colic in the lower abdomen is related to a certain disease in the body. So, what exactly is colic in the lower abdomen?

1. Prostatitis

The most common cause of lower abdominal pain is prostatitis, which often occurs in young people. Symptoms include lower abdominal distension and pain, frequent urination at night, urinary frequency, urgency, and pain when urinating.

2. Acute pancreatitis

Common symptoms of acute pancreatitis are severe and persistent upper abdominal or left upper abdominal pain (sometimes the pain extends to the back), nausea and vomiting, and fever. The pain will be slightly relieved when the body bends forward.

3. Ureteral stones

Ureteral stones can also cause lower abdominal pain, which is often accompanied by lumbar paraspinal pain or back pain, paroxysmal colic and submicroscopic hematuria, and ureteral caliber pain.

4. Acute gastroenteritis

Most cases are caused by food poisoning due to eating unclean food, usually accompanied by severe vomiting, diarrhea, fever and other symptoms.