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What Causes Fluid In Abdomen?

Having problems - light period, clots and blood in urine. Recently diagnosed with fluid in abdomen (after fainting / bad pain episodes) and waiting to see gynaecologist, but really nervous about this (v bad birth 18 months ago and real fear of hospitals) and thinking maybe this is something that will sort itself...
Mon, 29 Dec 2014
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Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

If I were your doctor, I would advise you for a blood CBC, serum HCG specially if your are sexually active followed by an ultrasound to rule out a leaking ectopic pregnancy giving rise to fluid in the abdomen. This could be decided by a clinical examination of the abdomen along with the reports of investigations as noted above. Further management would depend after confirming the diagnosis. However, if you get another fainting attack later, I would advise you to visit the ER of a nearest hospital instead waiting for your turn to come for the gynaecologist.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.

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What Causes Fluid In Abdomen?

Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. If I were your doctor, I would advise you for a blood CBC, serum HCG specially if your are sexually active followed by an ultrasound to rule out a leaking ectopic pregnancy giving rise to fluid in the abdomen. This could be decided by a clinical examination of the abdomen along with the reports of investigations as noted above. Further management would depend after confirming the diagnosis. However, if you get another fainting attack later, I would advise you to visit the ER of a nearest hospital instead waiting for your turn to come for the gynaecologist. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.