Gynecological diseases such as the Uterine Fibroids known as uterine tumors or myoma uteri. It usually occurs to women during their reproductive age (30-50 years old). The tumors can grow to compress collateral organs causing complications to the body. Accordingly, noticing the warning signs in order to observe symptoms and learn about guidelines for treatment are important thing to help protect all women from the dangerous disease.
Getting to know Types of “Uterine Fibroids”
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- Intramural fibroid; the tumor grows inside the uterine muscle. This is a location where the tumor is found mostly.
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- Subserosal fibroid; enlarged tumor prolapses out from the external skin of the uterus.
- Submucosal fibroid; enlarged tumor that prolapses to be in the uterine cavity located under the endometrium. This may cause the cavity distortion.
“Menstruation” Important Warning Sign That Should Not Be Overlooked
Symptom that is frequently found when the tumor starts causing the body problem is “Abnormal Menstruation” which include heavy bleeding by longer period as well as menstrual blood clot, severe pain or sometime patient even have the feeling of menstrual pain without the menstruation.
Be Alert! with Dangerous Symptoms
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- Having frequent urination caused by tumor compression which happens to the urinary bladder.
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- Having constipation which may happen when the tumors compress into the rectum as well as anus.
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- Having the lump even there is no expressing of any symptom at the pelvic or abdominal cavity as the timor grows larger.
- Having infertility or frequent miscarriage due to the tumors as they prolapse into the uterine cavity and cause oviduct blockage as well as implantation of embryo.
“Surgery” Treatment of Uterine Fibroids
A method of treating uterine tumors depends on the size, number and position of the tumor. According to a study said that the disease can return within 5 years after the surgery. However, in case the patient has severe concern and do not want to have a baby. Hysterectomy then will be applied.
“NOTES” New Choice for The surgery
Apart from open abdominal surgery in the past, today there is new innovative medical laparoscopic treatment called “NOTES” (Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery) performed through natural channels such as the umbilical or vagina. Furthermore, providing this method through the vagina does not leave scar on the surgical are. Also patients do not have to suffer from severe pain and recover faster than receiving surgery through the abdomen.
What condition “NOTES” technique can be applied?
The laparoscopic technique not only being used in patients with “Uterine Fibroids” but also in patient with gynecological diseases such as ovarian cysts, endometrial cancer, cervical cancer as well as process of removing the uterus during castration are also being treated by the NOTES. In addition; male can also be treated with the method.
“Doctor Expertise” and Effective Resulting after Receiving The NOTES
The NOTES technique is quite new in Thailand so it is necessary to have a team of experienced and specialized doctors. At Phyathai 2 Hospital we consist of well prepared service and experience of providing the NOTES technique to many patients. Moreover, we would like to ensure all patients that they must receive safety and the best care from our specialized medical personnel in different departments and clinics for the best treatment result of the patients.
For more information contact:
Women’s Health Center Phyathai 2 Hospital,
Call +662-617-2444 ext. 4268-9
