WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 1997: Re: ovarian cysts

Re: ovarian cysts

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 31 Oct 1997 14:07:17 -0600 (CST)

Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ]
Next message: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D.: "Re: Antiphospholipid Syndrome"
Previous message: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D.: "Re: spotting"
In reply to: anonymous@obgyn.net: "ovarian cysts"

At Fri, 31 Oct 1997, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>I had a cyst that I did not know that I had rupture 4 days ago. I was
>told that after 2 days I should be feeling better. The third day I
>stopped the pain medicine. I felt terrible the later the day went. My
>lower back was cramping similar to a very bad cycle may feel plus many
>other symptoms like bloating, frequent urination, pain radiating down
>legs, headache, and then a fever of 102. After examination and internal
>and external ultrasound they found a lot of fluid around colon, bladder,
>and under diaphragm, and fluid and a mass behind my uterus. They think
>that the mass is a blood clot. I had a CT scan on the day it ruptured
>and they did not see anything that they told me about so is this an
>assumption that is probable?
>
>I also saw on the ultra sound that my other ovary had 4 or 5 cysts on
>it. (Smaller that the large but now deflated one that they said had
>caused all the pain.)
>
>Is this normal? He have me a shot of antibiotics. My fever is down
>today and not so much pain but still uncomfortable. What causes these,
>how common are they, why the fever, how long SHOULD it take for this
>"free fluid" and "blood clot" to absorb.
>
>Thank you
>Linda

Linda,

What did your doctore say when you asked these question??

A ruptured cyst, on occasion, will cause all you have noted. The fever is from having blood in the peritoneal cavity (abdomen). It may take a few weeks for everything to resolve.

Hope you feel better soon.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm

*Note:  Opinions expressed here are for educational purpose only.
This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options.

**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints,
consequently no private emails will receive a response.
**Thank you for your understanding ;-)

Next message: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D.: "Re: Antiphospholipid Syndrome"
Previous message: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D.: "Re: spotting"
In reply to: anonymous@obgyn.net: "ovarian cysts"

Women's Insurance Checklist from Auto Insurance Quote

use when must restrict search to only the women's health forum...
Enter search keywords:
	Returns per screen: Require all keywords: