In nearly all cases, ovarian cysts occur without showing any symptoms. And they vanish with no medical intervention. But potentially dangerous problems can sometimes show up. These problems can include intense pain as well as other severe medical complications. The primary problem associated with ruptured ovarian cysts is that the signs can be similar to those of a regular, non-ruptured ovarian cyst. The most important and most basic symptom is pain in both cases. The most common type of pain is a continuous dull aching pelvic pain in the area where the ovarian cyst presses on organs. The sufferer might experience acute pain during normal daily activities. Some feel severe pain during or after intercourse. Even day-to-day activities like picking up things, stooping down or reaching can be hard. Other intense activities such as sports may also set off pain.
Pain connected with a woman’s menstrual period, especially when it shows up just before or after the cycle, might indicate that the ovarian cyst has ruptured. In addition, an irregular menstrual cycle might be caused by an ovarian cyst, whether it’s ruptured or intact. In such a case, the menstrual cycle might be longer or shorter than it usually is. Other symptoms may include heavier menstrual bleeding, including ’spotting’ throughout the monthd. Some women with an ovarian cyst might even discover that their menstrual bleeding stops altogether. The medical word for this is
amenorrhea.
The lower abdominal area may get sharp stabbing pain when an ovarian cyst ruptures. This acute pain is especially felt by those women, who haven’t had previous pain from the ovarian cyst before it ruptured. If the pain from the cyst was there before it ruptures, then if it ruptures, there may follow a slow increase of the pain.
The belly gets especially uncomfortable after the rupture of an ovarian cyst. Bleeding can also occur if an ovarian cyst ruptures resulting in intense pain and bloating. Women taking anticoagulants such as Warfain ought to be very attentive to this possibility. Blood loss and internal bleeding may occur causing the patient to experience pale skin color or anemia. If there is internal bleeding this shouldn’t be taken lightly. Usually, surgery is necessary for controlling the bleeding and sometimes in order to remove blood from the abdomen.
Other symptoms to watch out for when there is a ruptured ovarian cyst include fever, nausea or vomiting. In addition, patients with a ruptured cyst might feel fatigue, lightheadedness or passing out. These are serious signs that may point to internal bleeding. Apart from these, overly high or low blood pressure not caused by other medical conditions should get quick attention.
As you can see, the symptoms of a ruptured ovarian cyst and an intact one can be very similar. At the same time, they may also be the same as other, less dangerous abdominal problems. That’s why it’s important not to ignore such symptoms, simply hoping they’ll go away. It should be remembered that a ruptured ovarian cyst can be life threatening. That means getting symptoms looked into promptly is the best choice if you want to avert an emergency surgery for a serious condition.
Kristina Richardson is the creator of OvarianCystInformation.com, a site devoted to offering the best available options for naturally improving health and reducing problems caused by ovarian cysts. Get a free 10-part Ovarian Cyst Information Mini-Course by clicking this link.
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