Causes of bladder pain

 For women suffering from bladder pain, an infection is often to blame — but it’s not the only cause.

Bladder pain can signal anything from a minor infection to a serious health condition like cancer. Symptoms may range from discomfort in the lower abdomen area to burning with urination.

How do you know whether the pain is worrisome or indicates a benign condition? Pay attention to the other symptoms you have — particularly if you have blood in your urine along with bladder pain

1.Urinary tract infections:Bladder pain from UTIs can happen at any age. In young women, it is a common symptom of urinary tract infections, along with frequent and painful urination. Symptoms in older women can vary but typically include muscle aches, abdominal pain, fatigue, and weakness.

2.Interstitial Cystitis: A Severe Form of Bladder Pain Syndrome

A condition in which the bladder wall becomes irritated and inflamed.Bladder discomfort from interstitial cystitis may range from tenderness to severe pain. Another clue that interstitial cystitis is the culprit: Menstruation tends to worsen bladder pain.certain events or factors seem to trigger flares in symptoms. These include stress, changes in diet, allergies, and taking certain drugs, among other things.

Treatment options for interstitial cystitis include distending (stretching) the bladder, taking oral medication, physical therapy, and using electrical nerve stimulation to alleviate pain, but there is no known cure. In severe cases, where other treatments haven’t worked, sometimes surgery is an option.

3.Changes in your reproductive system:Bladder pain in women may also be a result of thinning vaginal skin.

4.Bladder cancer:The most common symptom is blood in the urine; some women also experience a painful, burning sensation when urinating.

Bladder cancer treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.