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Re: 13yr old with an Ovarian Cyst

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 22 Jan 2001 08:24:26 -0600 (CST)


At Sun, 21 Jan 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>At Thu, 18 Jan 2001, Shawna wrote:
>>
>>I have a 13yr old with an ovarian cyst. One cyst has ruptured and still
>>one to go. She had her first pelvic exam in the Hospital which was very
>>painful and tramatic for her. She is in constant pain even with meds.
>>and her tummy is slightly swollen. I am very scared for her, what
>>should I expect??
>>
>>--
>>Clueless Mom
>>

Clueless

She needs evaluation by a gynecologist. Ask her pediatrician to recommend a gentle and kind gyn that can help you and your daughter thru this. In the meantime, lots of ibuprofen or naproxen to help with the pain. Good Luck

--
William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.

*These comments are for educational purposes only. They are not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified health care provider. They are not intended to be the start of a physician-patient relationship.




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