what does it mean to have fluid in pouch of douglas?
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Increased amount of fluid in pelvis. The ultrasound definition of ascites has been described as fluid filling the pouch of Douglas and extending beyond the fundus of the uterus. A better definition or actual quantification of the fluid is needed as the size of a uterus varies from individual to individual.
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You may notice a 'gush' of fluid or you may feel damp. The fluid (known as amniotic fluid) is a clear or pinkish colour. Sometimes the fluid may be a green-brown colour or slightly blood-stained. The amount of fluid you lose may vary from a trickle to a gush.
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In young children, gas-filled small-bowel loops are common normal findings; however, distention of these loops by gas or fluid should be regarded as abnormal. The depiction of the small-bowel on sonograms is improved when the small-bowel is filled with water.
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Abdominal bloating is when the abdomen feels full and tight. It commonly occurs due to a buildup of gas somewhere in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Bloating causes the belly to look larger than usual, and it may also feel tender or painful.
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A small amount of fluid in the cul-de-sac is normal and is usually not of concern. If the fluid sample shows signs of pus or blood, the area may need to be drained. Sometimes blood can be a result of ruptured cyst or signs of an ectopic pregnancy.
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Much of your body's water is stored in connective tissue including your tendons, ligaments, and collagen fibers. If you lose this supply of fluids due to aging, poor diet, or simply failing to drink enough water each day, you're more prone to physical injury and inflammation that can lead to chronic pain.
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The cells of this membrane secrete synovial fluid (synovia = “a thick fluid”), a thick, slimy fluid that provides lubrication to further reduce friction between the bones of the joint. This fluid also provides nourishment to the articular cartilage, which does not contain blood vessels.
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Synovial fluid is the thick liquid that lubricates your joints and keeps them moving smoothly. It's on all of your joints, including in your knees, shoulders, hips, hands, and feet. Joint conditions like arthritis, gout, infections, and bleeding disorders can change how your synovial fluid looks and feels.
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If the gush is a one-time event it's probably urine or vaginal discharge. If you continue to feed fluid leaking it's more likely to be amniotic fluid. Put on clean, dry underwear, add a panty liner, and lie down for about 30 minutes. Notice fluid pooling in your vagina?
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Share on Pinterest. Your mucus plug is a protective collection of mucus in the cervical canal. During pregnancy, the cervix secretes a thick, jelly-like fluid to keep the area moist and protected. This fluid eventually accumulates and seals the cervical canal, creating a thick plug of mucus.
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It's thick, like mucous, requiring you to switch your liner/pad for hygiene purposes, but it's not soaking through – most likely heavy vaginal/cervical discharge. A sudden leak with movement, a baby kick or when your bladder feels full but after the initial leak there isn't a steady flow. Yellow tinged like urine.
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Sometimes in patients with heart failure, high pressures within the heart cause the fluid not to drain properly. The body, however, continues to produce pericardial fluid, leading to excess fluid around the heart (chylous pericardial effusion).
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D-Mannose is supposed to help heal the bladder lining of IC sufferers.
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Synovial fluid, also called synovia, is a viscous, non-Newtonian fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints. With its egg white–like consistency, the principal role of synovial fluid is to reduce friction between the articular cartilage of synovial joints during movement.
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When one or more of these pouches become inflamed or infected, the condition is called diverticulitis. Diverticula are small, bulging pouches that can form in the lining of your digestive system. They are found most often in the lower part of the large intestine (colon).
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In most cases, edema is a common reaction to stress on the body and goes away on its own. Abdominal bloating (when the abdomen feels full and tight), on the other hand, is usually due to the buildup of gas in the stomach or intestines that's not released through flatulence or burping.
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Abdominal bloating is when the abdomen feels full and tight. It commonly occurs due to a buildup of gas somewhere in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Bloating causes the belly to look larger than usual, and it may also feel tender or painful. Fluid retention in the body can also lead to bloating.