What are the symptoms of advanced ovarian cancer

In recent years, ovarian cancer has become one of the major diseases that endanger our friends, and it has brought us great trouble and pain. In order to prevent the deterioration of this disease, our friends should understand the early and late symptoms of ovarian cancer and achieve early detection and early treatment.

(1) In the early stages, there may be occasional discomfort in the lower abdomen or a feeling of heaviness and pain in one side of the lower abdomen.

(2) Abdominal distension. Due to the rapid growth of the tumor, abdominal distension may occur in the short term. Abdominal masses and ascites. Small tumors can only be found during pelvic examinations. When the tumor gradually grows larger and exceeds the pelvic cavity, the mass can be felt in the abdomen.

(3) Compression symptoms: When the tumor infiltrates into the surrounding tissues or compresses the nerves, it may cause abdominal pain, back pain, or sciatica. If it compresses the pelvic veins, lower limb edema may occur. A large tumor may compress the bladder, causing frequent urination, difficulty urinating, and urine retention. Compression of the rectum may cause difficulty in defecation. Compression of the gastrointestinal tract may cause digestive tract symptoms. Compression of the diaphragm may cause breathing difficulties and inability to lie flat.

(4) Due to the rapid growth of the tumor, malnutrition and weight loss occur, forming cachexia.

(5) Symptoms may occur due to tumor metastasis. Ovarian malignant tumors rarely cause pain. However, if the tumor ruptures, bleeds, or becomes infected, or if it infiltrates and compresses adjacent organs, it may cause abdominal pain or back pain.

(6) Menstrual disorders and vaginal bleeding may occur. If both ovaries are destroyed by cancerous tissue, it may cause menstrual disorders and amenorrhea. Lung metastasis may cause cough, hemoptysis, and pleural effusion. Bone metastasis may cause severe pain in the metastatic site. Intestinal metastasis may cause blood in the stool, and severe cases may cause intestinal obstruction.

The above are the symptoms of late stage ovarian cancer. I hope you will pay more attention to them. Expert Tips: If you have symptoms of disease, do not delay diagnosis. Go to a regular hospital for treatment in time to avoid delaying the disease and causing serious consequences. If you have other questions, please consult our online experts or call for consultation.

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