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Shadow On My Uterus What Could It Be
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I have a ulcer on the inside on my cervix what could it mean?
Possible std: Infection is most likely especially if you have engaged in unprotected sex. ...Read more
Uterus (Definition)
The uterus is a muscular organ in a woman's pelvis where the the fertilized egg attaches ...Read more
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I have could it be a dark spot on the inside of my vaginia lip what its sensitive but i can't get it off
Is : Is this new or has it been there for a long time? Does it hurt or itch? These are all important questions that need to be answered. You may be dealing with a mole or a genital wart. It is hard to say without seeing it or having more information. My advice is for you to see a doctor for a medical evaluation. Lastly, please don't try to remove it; you could cause injury to the tissue, and possibly an infection. Good luck. ...Read more
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I have to get an MRI on my lower abdomen. When getting x-rayed on my hips dr noticed something on my ovary. What would be the reas or what could it be?
Hard to: say without seeing the xray, but if I had to speculate they probably saw a pelvic calcification that could indicate a benign dermoid. ...Read more
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What could be causing a hard lump on my vagina?
Mass: A lump in the vagina could be an infection, a cyst, a blocked pore, or other issue. To know for sure an examination by a medical provider is recommended ...Read more
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My doctor saw gray shading inside the 5cm ovarian cyst on my ultrasound.. What does this mean? Could it mean it's cancerous??
Ask your doctor: It is impossible to get a reliable opinion on what a finding on a CT scan means from physicians who have not seen the scan. Speculation just leads to undue worry. Talk to your doctor! They have seen the scan... ask them the questions you have, openly, until you understand what they are thinking about the CT finding. Take care. ...Read more
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I had a transvaginal ultrasound and it was painful... What could be the cause? It hurt while checking my left ovary
Variety of things: A variety of things could cause it. Vaginal dryness, lack of lubricant on the sonogram, placing too much pressure on the probe, a problem in the bladder, rectum, uterus or ovaries are all a few of the possibilities. Finding out if anything abnormal was found on the sonogram is the next step. ...Read more
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Is it normal to have a "intrauterine mass" on the "back of my uterus?" On the MRI it looks like it is near my tailbone. Does this sound right?
Not normal: An utrauterine mass is not normal. Most of the time these are fibroids, which are benign. Usually MRI can diagnose fibroids since they tend to have typical MRI signal characteristics. Sometimes they appear more indeterminate. Since they don't seem to specifically mention fibroid, it sounds like they are not quite sure at this point.. Talk to your doctor, you made need follow-up for this. ...Read more
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I have 2 1inch white bumps on the right side of the bottom of my vagina should it be something could it be a cyst and is that harming me ?
Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you. What you described may be Bartholin cyst, In any case you should see your gyno for a proper diagnosis and treatment. ...Read more
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I found a mass on my right testicle. What could it mean?
Needs examination: As the other 2 have said, need to work out whether cyst/hydrocele, infection, hernia or very small chance of being something more nasty like cancer or other problem. Needs urgent examination with your doctor and you may need referral for ultrasound to fully sort it out if your doctor remains unsure after examining you. All the best ...Read more
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Mole like black spot on the side of my tongue. What could it be? Should I be concerned?
Yes: Go to your doctor so he/she can visually check. ...Read more
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The radiologist was able to feel a palpable lump near my thyroid but the ultrasound showed nothing. What does this mean and what could it be?
Ultrasound trumps: Examiners fingers no worry! he needs more practice :). ...Read more
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What could a painful bump on my breast be? I have a bump on my breast on the areola it hurts wondering what it mat be or cause.
The : The are a number of things that could cause this. Without more information, however, it would be impossible to tell you exactly what this might be. Some of the questions necessary to evaluate your situation include: how long has this being hurting, has it happened before, any discharge, any redness or swelling, any history of trauma? This list is only partial! i would suggest you go to your primary care doctor to be evaluated. Good luck! ...Read more
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My ultrasound showed a cyst on my right ovary but also said my uterus was heterogeneous. What does that mean and what causes it, if anything?
Not unusual: "heterogeneous" just means that the uterine wall has some areas that look different from other areas on imaging (as opposed to "homogeneous, " which means that the whole uterus looks the same across the board). Sometimes it means that a woman has fibroids or adenomyosis, but it is usually not concerning. Your doc can tell you how that finding applies to you. ...Read more
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What does a lump on the side of my neck mean? Could it be cancerous?
Lump on neck: A lump in the neck is a lymph node. It can be enlarged due to infection, like a sore throat. Or it can be enlarged due to cancer. If it has been there for more than 2 weeks you need to see a ENT doc for evaluation. ...Read more
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I am on my period a blood came out. It look strange it was wierd it was small with a string on it the string attach to it . What could have caused it?
Clot with mucous: Hard to say exactly. It sounds like a small blood clot with mucous. Both mucous and clot can get stringy looking after it sits in the back of the vagina for awhile. ...Read more
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I recently had a discharge that looked like skin. It was half the size of my palm. What could this be? Could it be cancerous?
Not cancer: If it was a single piece of tissue- probably a decidual cast. This would be most likely if you are on hormonal contraception or have high Progesterone levels. If there were multiple episodes the tissue was vaginal skin -the condition is vaginal desquamation or sloughing of the vaginal skin- kind of like peeling after a sunburn. It indicates a reaction to something, . ...Read more
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I have just found a hard lump on the top of my foot, what could it be it hurts?
Many possibilities: Some causes of painful “lumps” may include: bony overgrowths, soft tissue masses, ganglions, fibromas, and cysts. Have it evaluated by a professional to get the right diagnosis. ...Read more
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A white spot was found on my baby's abdomen during a ultrasound. What could it be?
Did the doc comment : How old is the pregnancy, what is the radiologist's impression, possible artefacts /while doing the usg or film development is possible. Get the reassurance from the radiologist. May be repetition of the scan after few weeks will help to give you more peace of mind. Check with your obstetrician too. ...Read more
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What could be the black spot on the vegina?
Have it checked : Medically. Rarely, malignant melanoma can present at vagina. ...Read more
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