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help me understand my ultrasound
I recently had an ultrasound done because I have been having a lot of stomach pain (accompanied by other symptoms), however my Dr. said the ultra sound was normal and that I am not pregnant. When i requested the reports there were a couple of notes that I was curious about. First of all, it says that the "left ovarie is unremarkable". What does that mean? Is my right ovarie not as good as my left or something? Secondly, it says " trace free fluid at the cul-de-sac could be a physiologic finding". I have no clue what that means. I am still having the stomach pains, its hard to say exactly where because the pains are sort of all over from my lower abdomin to my sternum. I also get spells of dizzyness and loss of appetite and some nauseua. I am having a colonoscopy and indotrachial exam done in two days, but I have no clue what we are even looking for. Do any of the symptoms make sense to anyone? I suppose I should provide my age and all that huh?... i am a 21 year old female, full time college student and nanny. I have had the same sexual partner for the past 5 years and I HAVE been tested for hiv/std - i dont have any. I am currently taking 50mg of zofloft to treat my generalized anxiety disorder and I do have a history of depression. It was also suggested that I may be bipolar, but I am unsure. My diet HAS recently changed as I have started weightwatchers, however these symptoms have been going on for a couple of months now. If anyone can help me I would appreciate it and I would really love to know what those notes on my ultrasound report mean as well. Thanks all!
"left ovarie is unremarkable".
This means that your left ovary is "normal" and nothing out of the ordinary was found on that ovary that may be causing your symptoms - i.e. the findings regarding that ovary do not warrant remarking upon. This statement does not mean one ovary is inferior to the other. Was/is your pain on the left?
" trace free fluid at the cul-de-sac could be a physiologic finding".
This means that a very small amount of fluid was found in a specific are of the ovary (or whatever was referred to in prior sentence) which is more than likely a normal occurrence for you. Sometimes when fluid is found it results because of a burst cyst which can be extremely painful. Since you only have a very small amount of fluid present it sounds like it is thought this is just a normal occurrence in your case rather than as a result of a burst cyst.
Stomach pain, dizziness and nausea could be sign of food allergy or gastrointestinal problem - signs of these can be found w/ the exam you have in 2 days.
How long have you been on Zoloft for? Its possible your symptoms are "side-effects" of the Zoloft especially if you have been on it for less than 6 months or have recently changed dosage.
If bipolar disorder is a possibility then it would be a good idea to see a psychiatrist for a formal diagnosis. A mood stabilizer would be necessary to treat bipolar instead, or in addition to Zoloft. Getting proper treatment for a disease like bipolar will greatly improve your quality of life in ways you wouldnt realize at this point. Your current symptoms do not sound depression or bipolar-related though.
This means that your left ovary is "normal" and nothing out of the ordinary was found on that ovary that may be causing your symptoms - i.e. the findings regarding that ovary do not warrant remarking upon. This statement does not mean one ovary is inferior to the other. Was/is your pain on the left?
" trace free fluid at the cul-de-sac could be a physiologic finding".
This means that a very small amount of fluid was found in a specific are of the ovary (or whatever was referred to in prior sentence) which is more than likely a normal occurrence for you. Sometimes when fluid is found it results because of a burst cyst which can be extremely painful. Since you only have a very small amount of fluid present it sounds like it is thought this is just a normal occurrence in your case rather than as a result of a burst cyst.
Stomach pain, dizziness and nausea could be sign of food allergy or gastrointestinal problem - signs of these can be found w/ the exam you have in 2 days.
How long have you been on Zoloft for? Its possible your symptoms are "side-effects" of the Zoloft especially if you have been on it for less than 6 months or have recently changed dosage.
If bipolar disorder is a possibility then it would be a good idea to see a psychiatrist for a formal diagnosis. A mood stabilizer would be necessary to treat bipolar instead, or in addition to Zoloft. Getting proper treatment for a disease like bipolar will greatly improve your quality of life in ways you wouldnt realize at this point. Your current symptoms do not sound depression or bipolar-related though.
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