What are the treatment options if I have a kidney injury due to large fibroids?
BY DR. BROOKE WINNERIf you have a kidney injury from large Fibroids, it’s important to understand the underlying issue and how you can find relief.
When Fibroids grow large, they can press on the ureters—the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. This pressure can block urine flow, causing it to back up into the kidneys, which may lead to swelling and even silent kidney damage over time.
To address this situation, there are several treatment options available:
Lupron: This injection temporarily puts you in a chemical menopause to shrink Fibroids. However, it’s not a long-term solution because it can lead to bone thinning, and the Fibroids usually grow back after stopping the treatment. It can be used as a temporary measure before surgery.
Uterine Fibroid Embolization: In this procedure, a specialist injects particles to reduce blood flow to the Fibroids, allowing them to shrink over time—often by a third to half.
Surgery: There are two types of surgery—myomectomy, where the Fibroids are removed but the uterus stays, and hysterectomy, where the entire uterus with the Fibroids is removed.
All these options aim to relieve pressure on the kidney tubes and help prevent further kidney damage.
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