Published Nov 23, 2013
icurn33
2 Posts
hi everyone,
I am new to gyne nursing and am wondering if anyone has heard of constipation due to ruptured ovarian cyst (confirmed via translady partsl ultrasound). I have always been under the impression that this was a symptom very specific to ovarian cancer. What pathologically would cause absent BMs and/or constipation after a cyst or ruptured cyst, and does this warrant further investigation? Or is it appropriate to advise patients to take stool softeners and "wait it out"?
cayenne06, MSN, CNM
1,394 Posts
An acute abdomen from any cause can cause constipation because of the inflammatory effect on the bowel and/or pelvic nerve plexus. As far as advising a patient to wait it out, take laxatives, or seek more urgent care- I would leave that decision up to the provider.
brownbook
3,413 Posts
You should never be advising a patient about (almost) anything! Their doctor does this!
Is this really something you have wrong and you are seeking medical advice?
Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN
20,908 Posts
As per the Terms of Service we do not offer medical advice. I think this is something the patient should discuss with their PCP.