Lymphedema treatment may include massage therapy, compression garments and exercises. What the results mean Each lymph node removed is examined to see if it contains cancer. A negative lymph node has no cancer cells. [cancer.ca]

This information explains how to reduce your risk of lymphedema of the legs. About Lymphedema Lymphedema is abnormal swelling that can develop in your legs after your lymph nodes have been removed or injured. [mskcc.org]

Tell the healthcare team if you have these side effects or others you think may be from a pelvic lymph node dissection: pain, discomfort or tenderness in the lower abdomen constant, increasing or foul-smelling discharge a collection of lymph fluid (lymphocele [cancer.ca]

“Evaluation of acute abdominal pain in adults”. Am Fam Physician. vol. 77. 2008 Apr 1. pp. 971-8. Longo, DL, Fauci, AS, Kasper, DL. “Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine”. 2008. McCormack, WM. “Pelvic inflammatory disease”. [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

It is helpful in identifying the causes of diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, abnormal growths, and bleeding. A short, flexible, lighted tube, called a sigmoidoscope, is inserted into the intestine through the rectum. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

pain Unexplained urination problems, including trouble starting or stopping urinating A pelvic MRI may be done in both males and females who have: Abnormal findings on an x-ray of the pelvis Birth defects of the hips Injury or trauma to the hip area [medlineplus.gov]

[…] endometriosis from pelvic inflammatory disease Pregnancy: Sx: Amenorrhea, nausea and vomiting, breast tenderness, urinary frequency and urgency Labs: Urine pregnancy test, urinalysis, CBC, serologic testing for syphilis, rubella, varicella, Rh type, [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

Some symptoms of pelvic mass may include: Pelvic pain (most comon) Swelling or a bloated feeling of the abdomen Frequent urination due to pressure on the bladder Nausea and or vomitting Pelvic Mass Causes Some of the most common causes of a pelvic mass [hoag.org]

A person should seek medical help immediately if the pain is severe or they experience nausea or vomiting, fever, or loss of consciousness. It is best to contact a doctor with any questions or concerns about new or chronic pelvic pain. [medicalnewstoday.com]

If the patient exhibits any sign of rebound or involuntary guarding, this is highly concerning for an acute abdomen and surgery should be consulted immediately. [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

Systemic symptoms such as fever, chills, night sweats, weight loss, appetite changes. Surgical history. Adhesions may be causing the pain or may represent another post-operative complication. Recent trauma. [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

Systemic symptoms such as fever, chills, night sweats, weight loss, appetite changes. Surgical history. Adhesions may be causing the pain or may represent another post-operative complication. Recent trauma. [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

Dysmenorrhea: Sx: Menstrual pain with ovulatory cycles, wave-like cramping pelvic pain that may radiate to back or inner thigh, associated nausea and vomiting, headache, flushing Labs: Urine pregnancy test Imaging: Laparoscopy is often needed to differentiate [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

The most common lumen in this region include fallopian tubes (salpingitis), ureters/urethra (nephrolithiasis), and uterus (dysmenorrhea). [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

retention) Pyelonephritis – symptoms usually persist for Sx: Dysuria, hematuria, flank pain, abdominal pain, fever, urinary urgency/frequency, nausea, vomiting Labs: Leukocytosis with left shift, positive urinalysis ( nitrites, leukocyte esterase, WBC [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

Laboratory tests Complete blood count (leukocytosis indicating infection, HELLP, ectopic pregnancy, Hbg/Hct -blood loss anemia) Basic metabolic profile (renal insufficiency, BUN:creat ratio may suggest pre-renal versus renal versus post renal etiology [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

During the bimanual exam, cervical motion tenderness and adnexal tenderness are most commonly associated with pelvic inflammatory disease (salpingitis, tubo-ovarian abscess). [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

During the bimanual exam, cervical motion tenderness and adnexal tenderness are most commonly associated with pelvic inflammatory disease (salpingitis, tubo-ovarian abscess). [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

IV antibiotics (covering Gram negative rods including pseudomonas) if infection is suspected. Early goal directed therapy with fluid resuscitation and cardiovascular stabilization. [cancertherapyadvisor.com]