What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer?
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Before writing about some early symptoms of ovarian cancer,let me briefly explain what ovarian cancer is.
Ovarian cancer is when abnormal cells in the ovary begin to multiply out of control and form a tumour.If left untreated,the tumour can spread to other parts of the body.That's why its always good to pay attention to signs before it spirals out of control.
Ovarian cancer has warning signs although the early symptoms are vague and easy to dismiss.Some early symptoms include
Abdominal bloating,pressure and pain
Abnormal fullness after eating
Difficulty eating
An increase in urination
An increase urge to urinate
Some other symptoms of ovarian cancer include fatigue,indigestion, heartburn,constipation, back pain,menstrual irregularities, painful intercourse,dermatomyositis(a rare inflammatory disease that can cause skin rash,muscle weakness,inflamed muscles).
This symptoms occur for any other number of reasons not necessarily due to ovarian cancer.
Cancers are best treated when detected early..so,its advisable to consult a doctor when you notice an unusual symptom.
Ovarian cancer is when abnormal cells in the ovary begin to multiply out of control and form a tumour.If left untreated,the tumour can spread to other parts of the body.That's why its always good to pay attention to signs before it spirals out of control.
Ovarian cancer has warning signs although the early symptoms are vague and easy to dismiss.Some early symptoms include
Abdominal bloating,pressure and pain
Abnormal fullness after eating
Difficulty eating
An increase in urination
An increase urge to urinate
Some other symptoms of ovarian cancer include fatigue,indigestion, heartburn,constipation, back pain,menstrual irregularities, painful intercourse,dermatomyositis(a rare inflammatory disease that can cause skin rash,muscle weakness,inflamed muscles).
This symptoms occur for any other number of reasons not necessarily due to ovarian cancer.
Cancers are best treated when detected early..so,its advisable to consult a doctor when you notice an unusual symptom.
There will be no symptoms of ovarian cancer in the early stages. In the later stage, there will be some symptoms, but they can be non-specific, such as loss of appetite and weight loss.
Symptoms are likely to be:
1. Pain in the abdomen or pelvis
2. Abnormal fullness or lump in the abdomen
3. Cancer related fatigue or loss of appetite
4. Gastrointestinal problems will occur like bloating, change in bowel habits, indigestion, nausea and fluid in the abdomen
5. Problems in passing urine
Symptoms are likely to be:
1. Pain in the abdomen or pelvis
2. Abnormal fullness or lump in the abdomen
3. Cancer related fatigue or loss of appetite
4. Gastrointestinal problems will occur like bloating, change in bowel habits, indigestion, nausea and fluid in the abdomen
5. Problems in passing urine
The early stage of ovarian cancer can produce noticeable symptoms. One of the most common early signs of ovarian cancer is persistently feeling bloated and full, weight loss, fatigue, back pain, extreme tiredness and pain during sex. In most women diagnosed with ovarian cancer, the symptoms surfaced about five months or less.
Ovarian cancer is a cancer of the ovaries and can cause a number of symptoms including fatigue, upset stomach, back pain, pain during sex, constipation, vaginal bleeding (particularly if you are past menopause) or discharge from your vagina that is not normal for you, pain or pressure in the pelvic area, and bloating, diarrhea and abdominal pain [1, 2, 3]. It is important to see a doctor if these symptoms are present for most days over two weeks, as they can be easily mistaken for other conditions. Family history and genetic profile can also increase your risk of ovarian cancer.