Other Symptoms To Look Out For
The pain from a twisted or ruptured fibroid can be severe and hard to ignore. Apart from the pain, you may also experience unexplained bleeding, nausea, as well as a significant increase in your blood pressure. You may also have a low-grade fever and a high white blood cell count when checked by the doctor.
While it might be tempting to leave a check-up until the last minute, ruptured or twisted fibroids should never be ignored.
Ruptured fibroids, in particular, can lead to complications because of the impact the condition has on your blood pressure. Significant blood loss is also a possibility.
How These Fibroids Are Handled
Once you see a doctor, the first thing you can expect is an examination. This examination will likely include a thorough assessment of the stomach and pelvic region.
Any indication of bloating and an increase in your pain when certain areas are touched are generally signs of a ruptured or twisted fibroid. In that case, your doctor will recommend emergency surgery to address the issue.
Typically, only the fibroids that are presenting an issue will be removed but other options might be discussed depending on your medical history. For example, if you have experienced problems with your fibroids before, your doctor may want to talk about having a hysterectomy.
A hysterectomy entails the removal of the entire uterus. Since it can come with its own set of side effects, it tends to be a last resort.
The good news in all of this is that ruptured and twisted fibroids are still considered to be a rare occurrence. Bear in mind, though, that many African American women are living with fibroids who have not been officially diagnosed. As such, it’s best to be aware of the potential issues the condition may cause.