Is Diarrhea or Intestinal Disorder related to Ovarian Cysts? Posted: 08-18-06 23:01pm
I have had rupturing ovarian cysts off and
on since age 18. More recently (over the
past couple of months) I have been feeling
very uncomfortable in my lower abdomen. I
feel bloated and gassy. I am nauseated
after eating most of the time. I have put
on alot of extra weight Aprox 10 pounds
over the last 3 months. Over the past year
I have been having PMS symptoms that I had
never had ( irritability, extreme
depression, my last period although on
time was spotty and lasted only 2 days, I
normally last 5 to 6 days). my bowel
habits are regular at times but at times
are not. I sometimes have thin mucousy
stools with lots of cramping other times I
have diarrhea with extremely painful
cramping like labor pain. I can usually
feel gas rolling in my stomach but it does
not pass easy.
Is this normal aging or may I have a
worsening condition with the cysts or
possibly ovarian cancer?
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Ovarian Cancer Answer A1373 Posted: 08-22-06 10:34am
It doesn't seem that the digestive
symptoms and weight gain you describe are
related to an ovarian cyst. Symptoms of
an ovarian cyst include irregularities in
the menstrual cycle and related
difficulties. It is still early to talk
about aging. Diarrhea, cramping, and
mucous stoolscan becaused by an intestinal
infection. In this case, you can visit
your GP (General Practitioner) and request
diagnostic tests for identifying possible
infections.
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