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What Causes Constipation When Diagnosed With Uterine Fibroids?
Question: I'm 65 y/o and have been told and showed 3 opaque masses in my uterine area. Apparently this is stopping up my bowels and I have diarrhea. The dr says the feces are liquid to get around. I had a full uterine ablation decades ago to get rid of fibroids. I know they seared the uterus. How is it that I now have this problem of blockage. They want to do a hysterectomy. I'm reluctant because others have had that and have bladder problems. I need more information.
Brief Answer:
Explanation is given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear and thanks for your query.
Health issue caused from uterine fibroids vary from their position and theirs size .
When they are located on/in the posterior wall of uterus they can cause bowel issue, and when they are located in/on the anterior wall they can cause bladder issue.
Hence, while you have bowel issues, your fibroids are located on the posterior wall of uterus.
If you have any further question please do not hesitate.
All the best
Explanation is given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear and thanks for your query.
Health issue caused from uterine fibroids vary from their position and theirs size .
When they are located on/in the posterior wall of uterus they can cause bowel issue, and when they are located in/on the anterior wall they can cause bladder issue.
Hence, while you have bowel issues, your fibroids are located on the posterior wall of uterus.
If you have any further question please do not hesitate.
All the best
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Answered by
Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2006
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