Many women have experienced back pain, and the first thing they often attribute to lumbar muscle strain or overexertion is often the first thing they have. However, as an advocate of health science popularization, I would like to remind everyone that there may be some risks of gynecological diseases hidden behind women's back pain.
1. Pelvic inflammatory disease
It is a common gynaecological disease that refers to inflammation of the pelvic reproductive organs, connective tissue around the uterus, and pelvic peritoneum. The chronicity of inflammation is often caused by incomplete treatment in the acute phase, and the condition is more stubborn. Retrograde bacterial infections are one of the main causes of pelvic inflammatory disease, and they reach the pelvic cavity through pathways such as the uterus and fallopian tubes, triggering inflammation. This inflammation not only causes pain in the lower abdomen but can also lead to soreness in the lower back.
2. Abnormal position of the uterus
The normal position of the uterus is forward tilt and forward flexion, but when it has an abnormal position such as backward flexion, the supporting ligaments in the body will be overstretched, and some nerves will also be compressed, resulting in symptoms of low back pain. In particular, in uterine prolapse, the symptoms of low back pain are more pronounced due to increased pressure in the abdominal cavity and relaxation of ligaments.
3. Pelvic tumors
When tumors appear in the pelvis, such as uterine fibroids and ovarian tumors, they may compress nerves or cancer cells to infiltrate the connective tissue of the pelvis, causing low back pain. This pain tends to worsen as the tumor grows and is a warning sign that should not be ignored.
4. During pregnancy and postpartum
As the fetus grows in size, the support of the lower back increases, and the prolonged mechanical action can cause the ligaments to gradually relax, which can lead to low back pain. At the same time, factors such as excessive bleeding during the puerperium, premature labor, excessive fatigue, and cold may also lead to the occurrence of low back pain.
Finally, I would like to remind everyone that diseases such as rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, etc., may also be associated with back pain in women. These diseases may induce long bone spurs in the spine during menstruation, childbirth, and postpartum when they are attacked by wind, dampness, and cold, which can lead to low back pain.
Therefore, when women experience backache, we should not just attribute it to exertion or lumbar muscle strain, but should be alert to the possible risk of gynecological diseases. It is very necessary to go to a professional hospital for examination and treatment in a timely manner, and it is not delayed.