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Fibroids: Pressure
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If a fibroid or cluster of fibroids is particularly large or is growing on the outside of your uterine wall, it can push your uterus aside or force it to grow abnormally. It can ... put pressure on your bladder or intestine, causing symptoms such as frequent urination,
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It is sometimes possible to feel a hard spot where large fibroids are present. Large fibroids distort the shape of the uterus and cause it to press on other organs. This pressure may cause:
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Constipation and [H]emorrhoids are additional symptoms caused by the pressure of growing fibroids. (Constipation can ... be a side effect of taking iron supplementation for anemia.) Eating more whole grains, bran, and fruit and drinking lots of water may help alleviate constipation. Natural laxative products may also help.
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