A 41-year-old member asked:
is it normal for my stomach to be bloated and painful after i had an ovarian cyst rupture?
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Dr. Issam Halaby answered
25 years experience General Surgery
Yes: When a cyst ruptures the fluid can cause peritoneal irritation which can in turn cause an ileus , which is a slowing down of intestinal function . That can account for bloating.
Answered on May 5, 2016
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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered
22 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes: Of course, many other things can present in a similar fashion. Make sure and rule out a pregnancy, as relevant.
Answered on Oct 11, 2012
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Dr. Sharmila Dissanaike answered
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Yes: It will probably take a while for the symptoms to resolve.
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Elizabeth Reynoso answered
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No: A ruptured cyst resolves in a week or less typically. If months have passed the ruptured cyst will have completely resolved and not cause any issue
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Dr. Jane Van Dis answered
18 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
See doctor: I see you've asked a lot of questions on healthtap about this ovarian cyst rupture that you've had. I would recommend that you make an appointment wi ... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered
23 years experience Family Medicine
No: It's hard to tell how much pain your ovarian cysts and fibroids cause. An ultrasound exam should be able to tell how big they are and if they are caus ... Read More
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