When Does Ovarian cyst Become An Emergency Case?

An emergency means that someone’s life is in great danger that quick response is needed for survival. The ovarian cyst, simple as it may sound, may be life threatening if not given utmost attention.

Ovarian cysts are like balloons filled with water, in the ovaries. They can be small as a pea or big as a basketball. Most of them are not cancerous but since it can grow in a big size, it causes heaviness and pain to the woman who has it. Preventing rupture of the ovarian cyst is the goal of any treatment not aiming to remove the cyst. If it occurs, there will be presence of excruciating pain and bleeding.

But when does it become an emergency case? As the ovarian cyst grows, it can behave in many ways. If the ovarian cyst twists or is in torsion, then it becomes an emergency case. When the ovarian cyst is in torsion or when it has twisted, it impedes the circulation of the ovary. The ovary dries and becomes necrotic predisposing the body to infection. This also leads to hemorrhagic shock due to massive blood loss due to the twisting. The patient is rushed to the hospital for immediate medical intervention as the breathing also of the patient will become erratic.

Ovarian cyst should not be left growing into big size. The bigger the ovarian cyst means the greater problems it will bring. The twisting is always possible since the ovarian cyst can become bigger than the ovary in size. Naturally, the weight of the ovarian cyst will affect the integrity and stability of the affected ovary.

The risk for emergency situation should be reason enough for women who has ovarian cyst to seek medical consultation. The emergency will not happen if earlier measures are done and the predisposing factors that lead to it are  treated or eliminated early.