Your health professional will ask about your symptoms and if they suspect you have ovarian cancer, they may do a pelvic exam. Find out here which warnings you should heed about ovarian cancer.
Ovarian Cancer Warning Signs | warning signs of ovarian cancer
1) Constipation
Gut health issues can lead to other conditions in the long run like anxiety, IBS and even cancer. Constipation is a common symptom of prostatic ie ovarian cancer. Be alert if constipation persists even after lifestyle changes and medication.
2) Persistent pain
Lower back pain that lasts for one to three weeks or persistent pressure in the abdomen and pelvis may indicate a problem. If your pain tends to get better, your symptoms are probably intermittent. If you adjust your diet on your own and your pain goes away, your problem is probably GI related.
3) Bloating
Bloating is common, especially around the time of your period, but daily bloating that lasts for three weeks is not normal. The possibilities of ovarian cancer also include a bloated abdomen and a feeling of always being in the stomach.
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4) Trouble eating
A common symptom of ovarian cancer is loss of appetite. Early symptoms of ovarian cancer include loss of appetite, feeling full quickly, and trouble finishing small meals. However, there may be other health risks responsible for this as well. Call your doctor if this is a new symptom for you.
5) Bladder Ashu
Women often report discomfort during pregnancy as a urinary tract infection, but it can also be a sign of a risk disease or condition associated with the bladder, such as ovarian cancer. Feeling of pain or pressure in the bladder, frequent sudden urge to urinate, suppressing the urge to urinate, etc. can be symptoms of ovarian cancer.
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