What are the symptoms of uterine fibroids? Common manifestations of uterine fibroids

The symptoms of uterine fibroids are generally not very obvious, but you must also be vigilant. If the symptoms of uterine fibroids are obvious, it is recommended that the patient seek timely treatment. Only timely treatment can help the patient completely cure the uterine fibroid disease. The following is a summary of the symptoms of uterine fibroids:

1. Menstrual changes: The most common symptoms are shortened menstrual cycle, increased menstrual volume, prolonged menstruation, irregular vaginal bleeding, etc.

2. Abdominal mass: abdominal distension, swelling in the lower abdomen, accompanied by a feeling of falling.

3. Increased vaginal discharge: Increased vaginal discharge, sometimes with a large amount of purulent and bloody discharge and necrotic tissue discharge with a foul odor.

4. Pain: Generally, patients do not have abdominal pain, but often have lower abdominal swelling, back pain, etc. When the subserosal fibroid pedicle is twisted, uterine fibroids may cause acute abdominal pain, the fibroids change red, the abdominal pain is severe, and is accompanied by fever.

5. Compression symptoms: When the fibroid grows forward or backward, it can compress the bladder, urethra or rectum, causing frequent urination, dysuria, urinary retention or constipation. When the fibroid grows to both sides, it will form a broad ligament fibroid, compressing the ureter or hydronephrosis; if it compresses the pelvic blood vessels and lymphatic vessels, it will cause lower limb edema.

6. Infertility: Fibroids compress the fallopian tubes and cause them to twist, or deform the uterine cavity, hindering the implantation of the fertilized egg and leading to infertility.

7. Secondary anemia: If the patient has excessive menstruation for a long time, it may lead to secondary anemia, with symptoms such as general fatigue, pale complexion, shortness of breath, and palpitations.

8. Hypoglycemia: Hypoglycemia with uterine fibroids (HYpOGLYCEMIA) is also rare. The main symptoms are low fasting blood sugar, loss of consciousness, shock, and the symptoms completely disappear after glucose injection. After tumor resection, the symptoms of hypoglycemia completely disappear.

The symptoms of uterine fibroids are relatively complex and involve many aspects. It is recommended to pay attention to the prevention of uterine fibroids in daily life. The key to prevention is to maintain good living habits, such as paying attention to dietary hygiene and relieving mental stress.