I have this pain that comes and goes, it is pretty intense sometimes. Its low and to my right side of my body, near where i think my ovaries would be.
some of my symptoms are: The pain. nausea. peeing alot. decreased appetite. sleeping alot [but i think its just stress]
I want to see an obgyn, but i dont have one, i have never seen one.
What will they do if i go in for these problems?
What tests will they have to do?
Can i just call like i normally do to make an appointment and then ask to see an obgyn? or do i need a referal from my doctor or something?
I have NO idea how this goes...i dont have my mum anymore so this kind of thing is really hard on me to figure out.
Im only 17 and im scared.
2007-10-30 14:20:22 · 5 answers · asked by deux 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
When I had an ovarian cyst, I had some of those same symptoms. I was in intense pain, I peed alot, I didn't feel like eating. However, the most distinctive sympton was a feeling of fullness in my abdomen. Not fullness in the sense of hunger, but in the sense that that entire area felt bloated. It was very uncomfortable.
A cyst or ectopic pregnancy are both very serious conditions. I would strongly suggest going to the ER now so that whatever is causing you pain can be determined. If you decide that you don't want to go to the ER, then call your GP for an appointment. Ask for the soonest one and go to it. When I did this, my GP listened to my symptoms and sent me to the local hospital for a CT scan and sonogram.
CT Scan - you have two hours to drink 2 very nasty tasting drinks. After you drink those drinks, you're brought into the scanning room. You lay down on a table and are given an IV of tracer fluid, which will highlight different organs on the XRay. When the IV is opened, you get this warm feeling on your bum, almost like you peed your pants. Then they scan you.
I had the CT scan and sonogram done on two different days. The sonogram consists of the nurse inserting a wand into your vagina. This wand projects an image of your uterus and ovaries onto a screen.
They used both to determine that I had a cyst. The CT scan gave the location and rough size, while the sonogram gave a more exact size and density of the cyst.
Again, I would suggest that if it's causing you pain, you should go to the ER and not wait to see your doctor. As for when you should call your GP vs. an OBGYN, that depends entirely on your health plan. With most HMOs, you have to have a referral from your GP. With most PPOs, you can call and ask if they are accepting your health plan.
2007-10-30 14:36:48 · answer #1 · answered by JessiC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely you they will give you a pap smear to make sure they can rule out STD's. They will probably draw blood and test your urine for any kinds of infections. You can call an OB directly to make an appointment, you won't need a referral. It could be very possible that they will also give you an ultrasound to be sure. But don't be scared OB's know alot just by the symptoms. Explain what's going on and I'm sure they will be able to help you right away. Good luck hun and don't be scared.
2007-10-30 14:38:25 · answer #2 · answered by CaliTransplant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a nearby hospital and try to speak with one of the nurses in the er. Tell them what is going on in detail and explain your symptoms.
best of luck
p.s. take a pregnancy test if you are not in that much pain.
2007-10-30 14:37:07 · answer #3 · answered by Bonnie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see a physician immediately. It could be nothing or it could be very serious. Take your concerns to the experts. If you have a parent or guardian, you may need their help. Bring them into this. If they do not respond then go without them. Do not delay.
2007-10-30 14:54:40 · answer #4 · answered by Bibs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what about apendix
you say right side well your appendix is in your right side
so you better get yourself to the ER to make sure you got check
Good luck, hope you feel better soon
2007-10-30 14:30:50 · answer #5 · answered by waiting for baby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋