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Differential Diagnosis for Pelvic Pressure in a Male without Blood in Stool

Single Most Likely Diagnosis

  • Prostatitis: This is an inflammation of the prostate gland, which can cause pelvic pressure, pain, and discomfort. It's a common condition in men and can be caused by bacterial or non-bacterial factors.

Other Likely Diagnoses

  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): While UTIs are more common in women, men can also experience them, leading to pelvic pressure, frequent urination, and discomfort.
  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): An enlarged prostate can press against the urethra, causing pelvic pressure, difficulty urinating, and other urinary symptoms.
  • Hemorrhoids: Although the question specifies no blood in stool, internal hemorrhoids might not always bleed visibly but can still cause pelvic pressure and discomfort.
  • Constipation: Chronic constipation can lead to pelvic pressure due to the straining and difficulty in passing stools.

Do Not Miss Diagnoses

  • Testicular Cancer: While rare, testicular cancer can present with pelvic pressure or a feeling of heaviness in the testicles. Early detection is crucial for effective treatment.
  • Prostate Cancer: Similar to testicular cancer, prostate cancer is a serious condition that might initially present with non-specific symptoms like pelvic pressure.
  • Appendicitis: Although appendicitis typically presents with abdominal pain, in some cases, especially if the appendix is located near the pelvis, it can cause pelvic pressure.
  • Diverticulitis: Inflammation of the diverticula in the colon can cause severe abdominal and pelvic pain, especially if the affected area is in the sigmoid colon near the pelvis.

Rare Diagnoses

  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): More common in women, PID can occur in men, causing pelvic pain and pressure due to inflammation of the reproductive organs.
  • Epididymitis: Inflammation of the epididymis, a tube at the back of the testicle that stores and carries sperm, can cause pelvic pressure, pain, and swelling.
  • Seminal Vesiculitis: Inflammation of the seminal vesicles can cause pelvic pain and pressure, though it's a rare condition.
  • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: This includes a range of disorders affecting the muscles and nerves of the pelvic floor, leading to chronic pelvic pain and pressure.

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