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Hello! I was just wondering about a cysts my boyfriend Has. He went to a cysts expert and I would just like to get a second opinion. His cyst is very large and takes up a good portion of the upper left qudrant of his abdomen I believe, or closer to his spleen. The doctor wasn t very clear to be honest. And it affects his health quite a bit. He hasn t been eating regularly, if at all. He has frequent nausea if he tries to eat. He feels chest pains that affect his breathing severely. This doctor told him that they couldn t do anything and that surgery would be a waste and the money would be used to pay for said doctors boat. They didn t offer to drain it. They didn t offer antibiotics and was told to come back in three years. His symptoms have been getting progressively worse and I don t think it s wise to wait until it can no longer be treated. So I d just like some advice as to if this doctor is right or if we need to go somewhere else.
If the cyst is large and is affecting his appetite, then I totally disagree with him. I have seen cases where cysts can compress the stomach and definitely cause symptoms of nausea and vomiting. I'm a surgeon, and I wouldn't do an operation that wouldn't help someone knowingly just to pay for my boat. This doctor sounds unprofessional, and I would definitely seek a second opinion. I'd recommend your boyfriend see a general surgeon and see what his opinion is. Draining the cyst is also an option, but draining the cyst is only a temporary solution, as the fluid will rebuild over time, and he'll have the same symptoms again.
In summary, I strongly disagree with your doctor, and I recommend getting a second opinion from either a general surgeon or a gastroenterologist.
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What Causes Frequent Nausea And Chest Pain?
Hi there, If the cyst is large and is affecting his appetite, then I totally disagree with him. I have seen cases where cysts can compress the stomach and definitely cause symptoms of nausea and vomiting. I m a surgeon, and I wouldn t do an operation that wouldn t help someone knowingly just to pay for my boat. This doctor sounds unprofessional, and I would definitely seek a second opinion. I d recommend your boyfriend see a general surgeon and see what his opinion is. Draining the cyst is also an option, but draining the cyst is only a temporary solution, as the fluid will rebuild over time, and he ll have the same symptoms again. In summary, I strongly disagree with your doctor, and I recommend getting a second opinion from either a general surgeon or a gastroenterologist. I hope I have answered your question. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions or if you feel I haven t adequately answered your question.