WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 2001: Re: Abdominal lump?

Re: Abdominal lump?

From: Kerry (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 29 Jun 2001 09:43:16 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 28 Jun 2001, R. Daniel Braun, MD wrote: >
>At Thu, 28 Jun 2001, Kerry wrote:
>>
>>I have been suffering with lower right abdominal pain off and on for the
>>last 6 months. This pain is worsened by sex or even a pelvic exam (it
>>hurts for a day or two afterward and sometimes feels "crampy" or achy).
>>It does not seem to follow a particular pattern, although the frequency
>>seems to have gotten less after I had been on birth control pills for
>>about 4 months. CT scan, bloodwork, etc all normal, although ultrasound
>>showed ovaries to be large - on the edge of normal range. The pain is
>>sometimes accompanied by bloating and extreme abdominal tenderness. (I
>>can't bump up against something without gasping.)
>>
>>A little over a month ago, I noticed that a particular area just below
>>my waist between my belly button and hip bone is VERY tender. I then
>>discovered a small lump there, maybe the size of a walnut. I went to
>>the Dr. and she didn't seem concerned by the lump - it was probably a
>>swollen gland or something. My question is: the lump is still there
>>over a month later and a I am still experiencing tenderness. Should I
>>be concerned? Should I have it checked again, or is this nothing to be
>>concerned about and not connected to my lower abdominal pain? Re: my
>>abdominal pain, should I go see a GI doctor since my GYN can't seem to
>>figure out what it could be?
>>
>>Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
>
>You didn't say, but have you had a cesarean? THis lump could be
>endometriosis in the incision.
> THe other pain sounds alot like endo also.
>
>--
>R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG
>
>This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered.
>

No, I have not had abdominal surgury of any kind. My GYN has offered to do a lap to see what's going on in there, I guess I will take him up on it.

Thanks

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