Patient's question:
Doctor, hello! I have uterine fibroids measuring 3029. Recently for the past two days, when lying flat, my lower abdomen is swollen, and pressing on the right side causes some pain. Sometimes when lying flat and coughing, my lower abdomen twitches in a painful manner. What could be the reason for this?Doctor's answer:
Generally, uterine fibroids are divided into subserosal uterine fibroids, submucosal uterine fibroids, and intramural uterine fibroids. Submucosal uterine fibroids usually interfere with menstruation, so even small fibroids may need to be surgically removed. Other fibroids that do not interfere with menstruation and cause no discomfort symptoms generally do not require surgery if they are less than 5 cm in size. Regular ultrasound examinations can be performed to understand the condition of the fibroids.Since you are experiencing abdominal discomfort, it is best to visit a regular hospital's gynecology department for a follow-up examination. A detailed ultrasound can be conducted to assess the condition of the fibroids and rule out the possibility of gynecological diseases. Based on the examination results, targeted treatment can be provided.