WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 2003: Re: abdominal swelling

Re: abdominal swelling

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 24 Apr 2003 15:52:03 -0500 (CDT)

Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ]
Next message: Lori: "Fluid Leaking From Breast(not pregnant)"
Previous message: S: "Re: Neverending Yeast Infection?"
In reply to: PJ: "abdominal swelling"

At Thu, 24 Apr 2003, PJ wrote: >
>I'm a 28 year old African-American female and have recently noticed that
>my abdominal area swells on a regular basis. I haven't had any major
>surgeries or other procedures and other than a shortened menstral cycle,
>have not noticed any major changes to my gynecological health. My
>metabolism has slowed down but I haven't seen any major weight gain. I
>am writing because my search for possible answers on the internet has
>freaked me out. All I've seen is suggestions that this may indicate
>ovarian cancer. Needless to say, I'm really worried. What is this type
>of swelling a sympton of (not just ovarian cancer I hope)? What should I
>do to find out what's going on? Is there anything I can do to get it
>back to normal? Thank you for your assistance.

I think you deserve a comlete study with a Dr though I believe is not ovarian cancer( you are not in the age group).

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Director Obgyn.net Latina Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.

Next message: Lori: "Fluid Leaking From Breast(not pregnant)"
Previous message: S: "Re: Neverending Yeast Infection?"
In reply to: PJ: "abdominal swelling"

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