The problem with the diagnosis of ovarian cancer at an early stage is that women may not have symptoms until the cancer has advanced, or symptoms that are mistaken for something else. Even when women go to doctors with symptoms, it may be months before the cancer is diagnosed. It is often spread to other parts of the body since.
Ovarian cancer is the fourth leading cause of death in women. number E 'murderer of women in all gynecologic cancers. These are the symptoms of ovarian cancer and how (and) will explain:
Swelling in the lower abdomen - the jeans are too tight. Explanation: The gas and water retention due to menstruation.
Pressure. Explanation: gas, fluid retention, constipation can.
Gastrointestinal problems - gas, change in bowel habits, pain. Explanation: unhealthy food, IBS, "stomach"
Urinary problems -burning, cramping, the urge to go frequently. Explanation: UTI - Urinary tract infection
Fatigue and / or fever - Are you exhausted with fever. Explanation: the flu. You need a vacation. Along with urinary problems? IU
Back pain - low back pain. Explanation: tore a muscle. Also raised. Kidney infection.
Difficulty breathing, chest tightness, trouble breathing. Explanation: asthma, allergies, heart or lung problems.
Vaginal bleedingdrain. Explanation: irregular periods, yeast infection
Pain during intercourse. Explanation: The pressure of the swelling.
Of all the symptoms, the two that most often lead women to the doctor are abdominal swelling and pain during intercourse. Even when women of other symptoms important enough to make an appointment, the symptoms are often considered indicators of something else. Often, it is not until the other possible diagnoses have been excluded that the approach isdirected to the ovaries.
Of course, any or all of these may be symptoms can be explained by any of the foregoing. The best guide to go by is to pay attention to how many you have and the passage of time. If you experience any or all of these initial symptoms for more than two weeks, consult your doctor about ovarian cancer possible. Here are the tests you should ask:
a bimanual) pelvic exam
b) the CA125 blood test
c)transvaginal ultrasound
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