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Does A Light Brown Discharge In An Elderly Require ER Consultation?
Question: I had hysterectomy in 1970s. Am now 82. Am experiencing light brown discharge. I see physician tomorrow unless hismoffice postpones again. How badly should I panic? Emergency room? Wait and hope for the best?
Brief Answer:
Pap smear
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Brown spotting after hysterectomy can be due to atrophic vaginitis, or changes in vagina, infection, preinvasive or invasive lesions of the vagina or the vault left after hysterectomy.
You need a vaginal examination and a pap smear done to confirm the diagnosis and further treatment should be done accordingly.
You should consult your OBGYN as soon as possible, as delay can lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Pap smear
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Brown spotting after hysterectomy can be due to atrophic vaginitis, or changes in vagina, infection, preinvasive or invasive lesions of the vagina or the vault left after hysterectomy.
You need a vaginal examination and a pap smear done to confirm the diagnosis and further treatment should be done accordingly.
You should consult your OBGYN as soon as possible, as delay can lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
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Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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