I have fluid in my pelvis area, I've been
told that to discover exactly where the
fluid is coming from that I would have to
have surgery first. Is there any other
way to determine where the fluid is coming
from? I know I have very large fibroid
tumors and several of them. What
specialist can I see regarding the fluid
in my pelvis areas in the PPO BlueCross
BlueShield plan in Atlanta, Georgia?
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General Q&A Answer A2752 Posted: 05-21-07 04:58am
Fibroid tumors are often found in women in
their 30's and 40's; they're usually
benign (non-cancerous). Fibroids are solid
tumors,i.e they occur as solitary or
multiple solid masses that cause no
symptoms. Although most of these tumors do
not cause symptoms,some women may
experience abnormal bleeding, pain during
menstruation, and a swollen abdomen. As
fibroid tumors grow they may also cause
inability to control the bladder, or even
constipation. Investigating pelvic fluid
depends on the amount of fluid and the
local area that is affected. You might
request several diagnostic procedures to
identify the reason for the fluid
collection in the pelvis. For example,
you can request a transvaginal ultrasound
and CT scan of the pelvis, which are
non-invasive procedures. A laparoscopy
can also be performed. You can consult a
gynecologist for an exact diagnosis and
more details. Additionally, you'll have
to contact BCBS in order to find a
specialist who is in your network.
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