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Strange Feeling In Ovary With Menstrual Problem. Family History Of Pancreatic Cancer And Skin Cancer. Concerned?
Hi, I'm 37 years old and have been noticing a strange feeling located where the right ovary might be or possibly intestines???? I've tried looking this up but not entirely sure- --and it feels like something isn't right- like something shouldn't be there. I cannot accurately describe it. It just doesn't feel "right". I take care of my body, I do yoga and started running 3x week, and eat good healthy/organic mainly food. The one thing I'm concerned about is cervical cancer and cancer in general-- as it runs in my family. My mother died of pancreatic cancer in 2003 and my father has had skin cancer. I've also had menstrual problems in the past year -but had a pap smear a year ago and it came back normal. My last gyno visit (2 weeks ago) my doctor said everything looked and felt fine, and that a pap wasn't necessary - now it's every 2 years- which I don't think I agree with. Everything else was okay- but I didn't bring up the feeling I've been having- which now I wished I did. What do you think it might be? And what should I do? I'm now getting really worried and concerned. What else could it be?
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Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
You should consult a gynaecologist and get your proper examination and investigation including ultrasonography to rule out the cause and treat it accordingly.
You do not worry first go for investigation then only think about cancer.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa
Thanks for writing to us.
You should consult a gynaecologist and get your proper examination and investigation including ultrasonography to rule out the cause and treat it accordingly.
You do not worry first go for investigation then only think about cancer.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa
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Hi,
I am really sorry for the family history you have . I learn you have a strange feeling in lower right abdomen.
There are many organs in this particular part,which Can get involved & give you such a feeling.They can be listed as- uterus fallopien tubes, ovaries, ,appendix, intestines, ureter & bladder etc.
But involvement of any of these is sure to produce symptoms according to the condition. like urinary problem, pain, bowel problems, swelling,tumor, white discharge and so on-
The only relevant symptom you have is menstrual problem. your doctor has already told there is no problem at present.If you want you can have 2nd opinion.Get sonography & hormone assay done to confirm 1st doctor's opinion.
For exclusion of cervical cancer,PAP every two years is usual practice , But for your satisfaction there is no harm in repeating it.
Please understand the primary signs of cancer are-
-- A painless lump,growing fast
-- unexplained bleeding from any part of body.
--drastic loss of weight.
I appreciate your health consiousness. It seems you are fit & fine.Take antoxidants daily. What you need at present is-
* To have a regular & complete health check up/ investigations if advised periodically.
* Enjoy the life & be carefree, positive
For this you can try yourself mind cosentration ,meditation,pschychological counselling.
Take care to be carefree! Wish you all the best.
Thank you.
But this way you will go on having tension& repeating the investigations changing doctors.Please understand the basic problem lies in mind.
It has given you a Cancer Phobia. & it's vital to get rid of it.
I am really sorry for the family history you have . I learn you have a strange feeling in lower right abdomen.
There are many organs in this particular part,which Can get involved & give you such a feeling.They can be listed as- uterus fallopien tubes, ovaries, ,appendix, intestines, ureter & bladder etc.
But involvement of any of these is sure to produce symptoms according to the condition. like urinary problem, pain, bowel problems, swelling,tumor, white discharge and so on-
The only relevant symptom you have is menstrual problem. your doctor has already told there is no problem at present.If you want you can have 2nd opinion.Get sonography & hormone assay done to confirm 1st doctor's opinion.
For exclusion of cervical cancer,PAP every two years is usual practice , But for your satisfaction there is no harm in repeating it.
Please understand the primary signs of cancer are-
-- A painless lump,growing fast
-- unexplained bleeding from any part of body.
--drastic loss of weight.
I appreciate your health consiousness. It seems you are fit & fine.Take antoxidants daily. What you need at present is-
* To have a regular & complete health check up/ investigations if advised periodically.
* Enjoy the life & be carefree, positive
For this you can try yourself mind cosentration ,meditation,pschychological counselling.
Take care to be carefree! Wish you all the best.
Thank you.
But this way you will go on having tension& repeating the investigations changing doctors.Please understand the basic problem lies in mind.
It has given you a Cancer Phobia. & it's vital to get rid of it.
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