Symptoms of Ovarian Cysts – An In-Depth Look and 3 Powerful Tips to Alleviate Your Pain Quickly

I guess that you are already pretty familiar with ovarian cysts and their nasty effects on your body. However, you may not be entirely familiar with all of the potential symptoms associated with ovarian cysts. Indeed, some of them are lined to a particular kind of cyst that may include amongst others the dermoid cyst, the hemorrhagic or even the most common of all of them, the follicular cyst.

First of all, what you really have to bear in mind is that most cysts are what we call “functional”. This term is used by doctors to refer to the most common type that grow on women’s ovaries and the good news is that they are totally harmless.

However, this doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t be treated, does it? Whilst it is true that most cysts go away on their own, some require special treatment and the pain and discomfort experienced by many unfortunate patients should not be ignored but treated effectively.

Now, let’s take a closer look at the signs and symptoms of ovarian cysts in general. For those who already know the basics it is always useful to get a little re cap and for those who are not familiar with the subject, I do hope that this article will be of help.

If you have been diagnosed with an ovarian cyst or if you suspect that you may be suffering from one or several, these are the symptoms that you may be experiencing. Of course, the list is not exhaustive and I don’t expect you to have to endure all of these at once but I wouldn’t be surprised to find out that you have experienced at least 2 or 3 of the listed symptoms.

-Painful menstrual periods and sometimes abnormal bleeding

-Constant or sometimes intermittent dull pelvic ache.

-Ache radiating to your lower back and thighs

-Dull pelvic pain especially before your periods

-Pain located in the pelvic area during sexual intercourse

-Nausea and sometimes vomiting

-A feeling of fullness or heaviness

-Most women feel some kind of pressure on their lower abdomen

-Weight gain and breast tenderness

These are actually the most common symptoms associated with ovarian cysts and although they can seem pretty alarming, they don’t present an immediate danger. The discomfort you have to go through is at this stage the most pressing issue and of course things can bedone to alleviate the pain and reduce the inflammation drastically.

Before we move on to this particular point, I must inform you that in some cases, other symptoms that require immediate attention can develop. These signs are due to one of your cyst becoming twisted or even bursting. In some cases, the lump can grow so big that the pressure applied onto the nearby organs can become a real problem and threaten the normal functioning of these organs.

If you experience some sudden abdominal or pelvic pain along with a heavy fever and some vomiting, you should become alarmed and seek immediate attention. Other signs include a very rapid breathing and faintness. Do not wait and visit your hospital as soon as you can.

Now that we have reviewed the most common symptoms associated with ovarian cysts in general as well the acute signs that point to an emergency, let’s have a look at 3 powerful tips that can help alleviate the pain and discomfort nearly immediately.

In fact, you may already have heard about them before but I really want you to understand how effective they are when done properly and on a regular basis.

1# Learn to relieve your stress

I know that this is of course a lot easier to say but learning to let go and relax is a very effective way decreasing the pain and discomfort. Why? First of all, excess stress causes what we call “oestrogen dominance”. This sharp increase in oestrogen will only get worse over time and eventually create a complete hormonal imbalance within your biological system. This imbalance can then cause your body to start developing ovarian cysts. Therefore, it is very wise to start learning how to relax properly as soon as you can. Deep meditations as well as deep breathing have proven very effective in reducing the overall stress as well as balance your emotional state. You can find lots of courses and training on the internet or simply enrol on a yoga course for instance. The list is endless to be honest but learning to reduce your stress requires dedication.

2# Drink herbal tea and increase your water intake

You may have heard this one before but I have to insist on the fact that drinking herbal teas and increasing your water intake can work wonders since they participate in the toxin elimination process. This is a very powerful aid and very often too many women forget that a simple increase of liquid can help the body re-gain some balance. Now, of course it is also very wise to keep off all other drinks and more particularly alcohol as well as any form of soft drinks, which will add to your misery more than anything else. Chamomile tea is one of the best but there again depending on your taste and the symptoms you have, others can work just as well.

3# Use heat therapy

Using heat to reduce the inflammation and provide some comfort has been used for a very long time and not only for ovarian cysts. If fact, heat therapy can be traced back to the Romans. Can you believe it? And it is still used today even in hospitals for instance. In your case, the best thing to do is simply to apply a hot water bottle over your tummy or to be more precise over your lower abdomen or wherever you feel the pain. Leave it for about 30 minutes and I am sure you will notice a real difference. Some prefer to purchase heating pads but some of them can be quite costly and of course it is entirely up to you. However, a very basic hot water bottle will do just fine and will provide instant relief.

If ovarian cysts are making your life miserable and you want to get rid of them then you must take action TODAY. There is a Free E-BOOK available for download that will teach you how more about Ovarian Cysts whatever the type and the size. Alternatively, you can also visit http://ovariancystinfo.net/ for more useful tips and information.

About the Author

Isabella Miller is in her mid forties and has a keen interest for new drug free treatments to help people get back on their feet. She has suffered her good deal from extremely severe ovarian cysts in the past but successfully managed to get her life back on track with the help of new alternative and drug-free treatments.

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