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Suggest Treatment For Lump In Lower Abdomen
10 months ago (July 2010) I noticed a small lump in my lower abdomen...I tried to get some insurance to go to the doctor, but was ineligible. 6 months ago (Nov. 2010) I went to a doctor who, thinking it was probably a hernia- sent me to have a ct scan which revealed that I have an ovarian cyst...So I was then sent to a surgergeon, Who told me I'd either need to get some insurance or the surgery would cost me $5,000 (70% up front!), for his services alone- not to mention the hospital's costs, the anestesialogist etc.! I am trying all I can to get some insurance or money to get this taken care of, but I know the clock is ticking...My question is at what point is such a thing considered reason to go to the emergency room? Or will they even do anything for it?
Tue, 22 Jul 2014
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1.As your doctor has examined and said that its hernia.
2.If it is hernia - you have to visit ER when a bowel loop gets stuck in the lump what you are seeing, sever pain as the bowel moment may stop.
3.To confirm the hernia you need to get an ultrasound done which will also confirms the diagnose other lumps if its not hernia.
4.Try the get at least the scan done, and plan accordingly.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
1.As your doctor has examined and said that its hernia.
2.If it is hernia - you have to visit ER when a bowel loop gets stuck in the lump what you are seeing, sever pain as the bowel moment may stop.
3.To confirm the hernia you need to get an ultrasound done which will also confirms the diagnose other lumps if its not hernia.
4.Try the get at least the scan done, and plan accordingly.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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