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Is It Possible That Fibroids Can Press Down On Lower Bowel?

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Posted on Tue, 17 Sep 2013
Question: is it possible that fibroids can press down on lower bowel.
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Answered by Dr. Nsah Bernard (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes when they are sizeable enough

Detailed Answer:
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Actually fibroids when large enough can press down bowels and even the upper bowels. They are usually first circular masses that occupy a great deal of volume in the abdomen. It can even make a woman feel pregnant and distended abdomen. Huge fibroids can cause constipation or bowel obstruction. If this becomes the case, then it might require surgical removal.

Hope this helps and wish you the best.
Dr. Nsah
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Is It Possible That Fibroids Can Press Down On Lower Bowel?

Brief Answer:
yes when they are sizeable enough

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for posting on XXXXXXX

Actually fibroids when large enough can press down bowels and even the upper bowels. They are usually first circular masses that occupy a great deal of volume in the abdomen. It can even make a woman feel pregnant and distended abdomen. Huge fibroids can cause constipation or bowel obstruction. If this becomes the case, then it might require surgical removal.

Hope this helps and wish you the best.
Dr. Nsah