Ovarian Dermoid Cyst Symptoms You CANNOT Ignore
Posted by Sarah - 28/12/09 at 09:12 amIn many cases, ovarian dermoid cysts show no symptoms at all and may first be discovered as your doctor examines your ovaries during a routine gynecological exam. However, you should pay more attention to the following warning signs of ovarian dermoid cyst.
Abdominal pain is often the first ovarian dermoid cyst symptom. You may have pain or feels pressure or heaviness in the lower abdomen, if the cyst is large enough. Ovarian dermoid cysts can often bring on lower abdominal pain during intercourse. A process called “torsion” is another possible cause of pain. In this situation, the stem that forms on some ovarian dermoid cysts becomes twisted, normal flow of blood is stopped, which cause severe pain. Ruptured ovarian dermoid cysts can cause severe lower abdominal pain. You may feel nausea and vomiting. If these pains are severe enough, you should immediately go to hospital.
There are other less daunting ovarian dermoid cyst symptoms. For example, a cyst can press on the rectum, causing constipation, or on the bladder, creating an urge to urinate. Don’t ignore these lesser symptoms. They could also be signs of a gastrointestinal disturbance or a bladder infection. Severe abdominal pain itself could also be due to appendicitis, an infection in the uterus or fallopian tubes, or an ectopic pregnancy.
Irregular periods is another ovarian dermoid cyst symptom. Particularly, it occurs in a condition call polycystic ovaries in which the hormonal system that regulates the ovaries is disturbed, causing them to form a large number of cysts.
When you have the symptoms above, you should consult with your doctor and have some tests and exams. Surgery may be avoided in some cases, by adopting alternative natural and holistic remedies in curing and preventing a re-occurrence of ovarian dermoid cysts. Read more about ovarian dermoid cyst treatment >>
