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What Causes Stomach Cramping While Having Excessive Fluid In Pouch Of Douglas?
I had an ultrasound scan done sometime in May 2014 and it showed that i had excess fluid in the pouch of douglas, although the doctor could not ascertain whether it was physiological or something else had caused it. i have been having stomach cramps ever since which often disappear after i take ibuprofen. could this excess fluid be the cause of these stomach cramps. if so, what can be done?
Tue, 1 Sep 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Fluid in pouch of Doughlas can be during ovulation and in pelvic inflammatory diseases (PID).
Associated abdominal cramps are more suggestive of PID.
Fluid collection due to ovulation will disappear within few days however, fluid collection due to PID will not clear away with time.
In addition, if there any discharge it should be examined microscopically to look for infection.
In case there is evidence of infection, appropriate management should be done.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Fluid in pouch of Doughlas can be during ovulation and in pelvic inflammatory diseases (PID).
Associated abdominal cramps are more suggestive of PID.
Fluid collection due to ovulation will disappear within few days however, fluid collection due to PID will not clear away with time.
In addition, if there any discharge it should be examined microscopically to look for infection.
In case there is evidence of infection, appropriate management should be done.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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