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Swollen abdomen, pain and black discharge

20 replies

5Hii · 18/11/2022 16:36

I’ve name changed as a few people know some of what’s going on in RL.

On Monday I was rushed to hospital with suspected appendicitis. Scans and bloods all fine so discharged the next day. Pain and swelling continued so visited GP who suggested mid cycle pain. Pain has become more discomfort but swelling continues.
Today I have a small amount of odourless black discharge.

I don’t know what to do next.

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LadyGardenersQuestionTime · 18/11/2022 16:38

Discharge definitely from your vagina? I’d call your GP, or 111 if that fails.

Keepmewarm · 18/11/2022 16:40

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Albgo · 18/11/2022 16:46

Emergency GP appt or 111

summerlovingvibes · 18/11/2022 16:47

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pilates · 18/11/2022 16:49

A & E

5HIAA · 18/11/2022 16:49

@summerlovingvibes thank you. I’ve reported!

5HIAA · 18/11/2022 16:58

GP is calling back. I’ve never spoken to the GP this much in my life as I have this week.

Polly99 · 18/11/2022 17:01

A&E. Did they rule out ectopic pregnancy?

Justwingingitox · 18/11/2022 18:07

Oh OP. I hope you're OK. X

5HIAA · 18/11/2022 18:55

@Polly99 I guess that would have shown on the scan?

I had another internal examination and they’ve said it’s from my cervix and it’s probably hormonal but to keep an eye on my temperature over the weekend. I’m just really fed up, I’m normally fit and healthy and I’m not very good at being unwell. I look like a balloon.

User963 · 18/11/2022 18:56

Ovarian cyst?

5HIAA · 18/11/2022 18:58

@User963 would that have shown up on the scan or bloods?

User963 · 18/11/2022 19:05

5HIAA · 18/11/2022 18:58

@User963 would that have shown up on the scan or bloods?

Not sure. I imagine it would have shown on a scan so presumably it probably isn’t then. Depends if they scanned your ovaries or just your appendix? You could ask your gp if they have the hospital notes whether it states what was scanned. I just guessed ovaries as you spoke about a swollen abdomen.

dragonfly16 · 18/11/2022 19:51

The scan for appendix usually doesn't look at gynaecological organs. The gynae scan is usually transvaginal. Sounds like it could be either womb infection/ovarian cyst/ectopic pregnancy.

5HIAA · 18/11/2022 19:59

Thanks @dragonfly16 Do I push for a scan or just accept that it’s my hormones playing up?

HotCoffee22 · 18/11/2022 20:00

I had black discharge with an ectopic.

StressedSandwich · 18/11/2022 20:15

Could be a ovarian cyst or pid.

dragonfly16 · 18/11/2022 20:58

5HIAA · 18/11/2022 19:59

Thanks @dragonfly16 Do I push for a scan or just accept that it’s my hormones playing up?

You would need vaginal swabs and a pelvic gynae scan.

Polly99 · 19/11/2022 14:20

Are you ok, OP?

Ectopics are not always seen on scan, and as a PP has said you'd need to be looking in the right place. I hope you're either feeling better or have been seen.

5HIAA · 19/11/2022 19:43

@Polly99 sorry for not replying. I’m feeling a lot better today thank you.

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