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Re: miscarriage then D&C with suction then unilateral oopherectomy & now bowel abnormalities

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 19 Jan 2002 11:13:36 -0600 (CST)


At Fri, 18 Jan 2002, hollyj wrote: >
>Hi
>I had a miscarriage followed by a D&C with suction. During an
>ultrasound done to determine miscarriage, it was discovered that I had a
>dermoid.
>
>One week after the D&C, I had pain from lower back to knees & fever of
>103.5.
>
>Following that I started having digestive track problems.
>
>Two weeks later I had a unilateral oopherectomy to remove the mature
>teratoma.
>
>for 3 weeks, I was in excruciating pain after every time I ate and with
>every bowel movement. Then i was put on antibiotics & the pain went
>away & my appetite returned.
>
>The problem is that I have a bowel movement within 30 minutes of eating.
>Bowel appearance has changed to be thinner & longer.
>
>I had an internal vagina exam as follow up to surgery. The exam made
>the inside of my rectum hurt. The next bowel movement included bright
>red blood & mucus.
>
>In 6 weeks, i've lost 12 pounds.
>
>What could this be?

this cannot be diagnosed over the Internet -- but it is not normal. You need to see your gyn and get additional testing

--
M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

author of "Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide"

**this is for general educational purposes only and does not supplant the need for you to consult with your own physician** ***private e-mails WILL NOT be answered***




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