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Should I Be Concerned For Trace Amounts Of Free Fluid In Pelvis?

After some abdominal discomfort, my gastro ordered an abdominal/Pelvic CT Scan with contrast. Findings showed no acute abnormality of the abdomen or pelvis, but there was "trace amounts of free fluid in the pelvis". I am a 58 year old female, complete hysterectomy in 2008. Some research shows the med community needs more info to pinpoint the problem. Just curious on your take...
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Wed, 12 Feb 2014
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Hi. Trace amount of fluid in the pelvis without any other symptoms should not be worried about. You already have a history of hysterectomy and Ct showing no other abnormality. So relax and get simple sonography done after 6 weeks to see the status. IF persists then only to go for the further tests.. IT is very difficult and not advisable to aspirate such a small fluid.
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Should I Be Concerned For Trace Amounts Of Free Fluid In Pelvis?

Hi. Trace amount of fluid in the pelvis without any other symptoms should not be worried about. You already have a history of hysterectomy and Ct showing no other abnormality. So relax and get simple sonography done after 6 weeks to see the status. IF persists then only to go for the further tests.. IT is very difficult and not advisable to aspirate such a small fluid.