Avoid over-the-counter pills for pelvic pain: Docs

Lucknow: Pelvic pain should never be ignored or self-treated with over-the-counter medications as it may indicate underlying medical conditions involving vital organs in both men and women, according to experts.

"Pelvic pain can have numerous causes and should not be neglected, if persistent. Early diagnosis and appropriate medical evaluation can prevent complications," said Prof. Sarita Singh while speaking at a multispecialty pelvic pain symposium organised by the pain medicine unit of the department of anaesthesia, King George's Medical University (KGMU) on Saturday.

KGMU vice-chancellor Prof Soniya Nityanand, Dr Anil Agarwal, founder member of ISPC, and Prof Monika Kohli, head of the department of anaesthesia at KGMU inaugurated the event.

Prof Nityanand said that KGMU had submitted a proposal to the National Medical Commission (NMC) to start a DM program in pain medicine.

Prof Monika Kohli warned against suppressing pain with self-medication and stressed the need for professional advice.

Dr RP Gedu from Mumbai discussed strategies to manage severe pelvic pain while Prof Nisha Singh, head of gynaecological oncology, addressed issues related to pain in women. Prof Shalin Kumar from SGPGI spoke on the role of radiotherapy role in cancer-related pelvic pain. Prof Manoj Kumar Yadav discussed pelvic pain in men.