Question 1

what is the curse of fibroid?

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Fibroid=pelvic pain: Fibroid tumors (uterus muscle tumors) are a common cause of pelvic pain.  Location of fibroids also contribute to the many symptoms they cause. If a fibroid is near the cervix, dyspaurenia (painful sex) may occur. Fibroids near the lining of the uterus cause increased vaginal bleeding during periods and decreased fertility. A gynecologist can diagnose fibroids with ultrasound and treat accordingly.

Question 2

what are fibroids?

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Uterine growths: Fibroids are benign growths of smooth muscle of the uterus. They are not precancerous, however, they can cause symptoms. Some symptoms of fibroids include abdominal pain and heavy vaginal bleeding. They can be treated with hormonal medications or surgery if they are extremely bothersome.

Question 3

what causes fibroids?

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Smooth muscle tumor: Fibroids are growths of the smooth muscle of the uterine wall.  These are almost always benign, but they can become large. Different people may have 1-2 large fibroids or multiple smaller fibroids, or a combination.  Most are asymptomatic, but they can cause abnormal bleeding, pain, infertility, or mass effect (eg, pressing on the bladder affecting bladder function).

Question 4

can you feel fibroids?

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Yes: Fibroids are benign tumors of the uterus made up of smooth muscle and fibrous tissue. They are hard and firm to the touch. When they are located in the front of the uterus they can be felt by the patient or the physician on physical exam. They can enlarge a woman's uterus like a pregnancy and its size is often compared in those terms.

Question 5

are fibroids palpable?

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Fibroids vary a lot: Uterine fibroids are benign muscle growths in the uterus. They tend to grow until a woman reaches menopause, at which tine they begin to shrink. Some fibroids can be so large as to mimic a 5-month pregnancy! others are small enough to be seen only on ultrasound, and cannot be felt by the examiner. If you believe you are feeling a fibroid, please get an exam to be sure of your findings. Lgromkomd.

Question 6

is fibroids hereditary

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Yes: Uterine fibroids can be genetically passed down especially in African American and Hispanic families.

Question 7

where can fibroids grow?

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In the uterus: Fibroids are benign muscular growths that can occur in the wall of the uterus. They can occur on the inside of the wall, right in the middle, or on the outside. Commonly they cause no symptoms, but they can cause pain and/or bleeding, especially if they are large.

Question 8

can fibroids move about?

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Maybe: Fibroids must be associated with the uterus. The uterus moves around and fibroids that are on the outside of the uterus on a stalk (exophytic) can move around.

Question 9

how are fibroids treated?

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Different treatment: Surgical removal, 
watchfull waiting, if small and asymptomatic
hormonal treatment, to control the bleeding
non-steroidal anti inflammatory medication like ibuprofen. To control the pain.

Question 10

how can i treat fibroids?

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Multiple ways: Fibroids need to be treated only if you symptoms  like heavy or irregular bleeding, pain, feeling a mass or fullness in your abdomen etc.
There are many ways of treating fibroids depending on your age , fertility issues and  location of fibroids . Myomectomy, hystrectomy , possibly through laparoscope, uterine artey embolization and uterine ablations are commonly prescribed treatments..

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