Baton Rouge, LA
A 24-year-old female asked:
could they have mistaked a fibroid tumor for being on my uterus and it be on my intestines ? it hurts in my side and back when i use restroom.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Devon Webster answered
Medical Oncology 22 years experience
Probably not: If they saw the fibroids using an ultrasound, then they are probably in your uterus. But large fibroids in your uterus can cause the symptoms you're having. Endometriosis can also cause these symptoms. Make sure your doctor knows about these pains and when they occur!
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