Ovaries and Ovarian Cysts

Ovaries are two organs found in women each of them being almond shaped and located at both sides of women’s uterus. Ovarian cysts are fluid filled pockets or sacs on or within the ovary surface.

The symptoms alone cannot decide whether you have ovarian cysts or not. Hence, even if you do not exhibit any symptoms, it is that you have ovarian cysts.

Identifying the Ovarian Cysts

If you do exhibit some symptoms similar to other conditions like pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, ovarian cancer or ectopic pregnancy, it is possible that you may have ovarian cysts, though nothing can be predicted for sure, because even diverticulitis and appendicitis can exhibit symptoms and signs that resemble ruptured ovarian cyst. You have to identify the symptoms and signs in you and decide the type of cyst based on the signs you have.

You can exhibit same kind of symptoms as in case of other type of cases, but it is not necessary that you have ovarian cysts in you. So, it is crucial to know the changes or symptoms in your body and you should know the severity of them.

Most Common Symptoms

A person affected with ovarian cyst may experience or exhibit one or more of the symptoms and signs mentioned below:

• heaviness or fullness in your abdomen
• menstrual irregularities
• pressure on bladder or rectum- pain while emptying your bladder
• pelvic pain (an intermittent or constant dull ache that may spread to your lower thighs and back)
• nausea
• vomiting and/or breast tenderness just as you experience during pregnancy period
• pelvic pain before your period starts or before it ends
• pressure on bowels or pain at the time of bowel movements and
• pelvic pain during intercourse.

Treatment for the ovarian cysts depends on the signs and symptoms that you have and it also depends on the age. It is advisable to seek a doctor immediately if you have any pain accompanied by vomiting or fever, severe, sudden pelvic or abdominal pain. It is not likely that these are the symptoms due to ovarian cysts same kind of symptoms can also be displayed when you have other type of cysts. The other symptoms and signs like cold, shock, rapid breathing, clammy skin and weakness or light headedness indicate an emergency case and it is needed to meet doctor immediately.

Symptoms in Adults

The Ovarian Cysts Symptoms exhibited by an adult comprise of eye redness and discomfort, abdominal pain, difficulty in swallowing, chest pain, diarrhea, constipation, ankle or foot pain, constipation, leg or foot swelling, low back pain, headaches, knee pain, nasal congestion, hip pain, sore throat, vomiting or nausea, shoulder pain, neck pain, pelvic pain, heart palpitations, wheezing, tingling or numbness in hands, urinary problems and vision problems.

Symptoms in Children

Ovarian Cysts Symptoms in children include wheezing, abdominal pain, vision problems, diarrhea, urinary problems, ear ache, sore throat, constipation, rashes on skin, cough, vomiting or nausea, fever, nasal congestion, headaches, joint pain, and muscle pain.