How To Know When You Have An Ovarian Cyst Rupture

By Amanda Clark

What is an ovarian cyst? The ovarian lining can develop a sac that becomes filled with fluid either on the inside or the outside of the lining. A lot of women never experience ovarian cyst rupture symptoms and have no idea there is a problem until it ruptures because it grew bigger. This could be a life threatening situation so medical attention is a must. Surgical removal is often the best treatment for removal.

A few of the symptoms will be how a ruptured ovarian cyst will affect the menstrual cycle. The period can be much shorter or longer in duration than normal or there can be pain present in the pelvic region before and after the period. The flow of blood during the period will also change and can either increase or decrease as compared to the regular menstrual cycle.

Sharp pains can begin in the place of the stomach as one signals pointing to the distressed cyst. Touching the abdomen can make it feel very tender or even painful. The area that is close tot the pelvis or in the lower region of the stomach is the tender area. Also, sensation of being full or a lot of bloating in the abdomen becomes a problem.

Another symptom of the ruptured cyst is a problem with digestion which shows up as either diarrhea or constipation and a lot of gas. The being too full feeling persists even when there is food in the stomach. This may lead to a loss of appetite and the can be a loss of weight. Another symptom after this can be vomiting and nausea.

A feeling of being drowsy in the daytime and really fatigued can also accompany a ruptured ovarian cyst. The body will begin to feel weak all over and some lightheartedness can happen for no reason. Sometimes disorientation and dizziness can come up periodically.

Feeling stress on this area of the cyst being ruptured and it will affect the bowels and the bladder. The urine flow becomes thin and emptying the bladder gets to be difficult as well. Running to the bathroom often is also part of the symptoms. - 31802

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