Hands on Wheels's video: 5 Warning Signs of Ovarian Cancer You Should Not Ignore

Around 22,000 women in the united states get diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year. And the majority of the women diagnosed with ovarian cancer die from it. Only around 20 % of ovarian cancer is diagnosed at an early stage. Although ovarian cancer is one of the most dangerous types of cancer, it can be completely cured and controlled when detected in its early stages. Ovarian cancer gives out only very minor symptoms in its early stages Most of these symptoms can be easily brushed aside or dismissed Let us look into some of the major symptoms and warning signs of ovarian cancer. 1. Bloating Bloating or feeling of heaviness in the stomach area is very normal in women. It is very natural to feel bloated during period times. However, a constant feeling of heaviness that lasts for weeks is not normal. Persistent bloating is one of the major symptoms of ovarian cancer. If you notice swelling in stomach or abdominal distention that lasts for weeks, get it checked with a doctor immediately. 2. Constipation While constipation is a common occurring in most people, it could be a warning sign of a nurturing tumor. If your bowel movements don’t normalize after medications, then it could be a potential warning sign. 3. Pain in lower abdomen and back Bloating can put pressure on your abdomen and cause pain in the lower stomach and back. It is really hard to tell if your back pain or abdominal pain is due to cancer or tumor. However, if you experience frequent outbreaks in pain that last for weeks then it could be a potential warning sign. 4. Change in the urinary cycle or bladder function Urinary tract infection and change in bladder function are very common in most women. However, sudden changes in bladder function or urinary issues can rise a red flag for tumor growth. Check with your doctor if you experience following symptoms Persistent pressure or pain in the bladder Frequent need to urinate than you usually do Sort of urgency in your need to urinate 5. Loss of appetite Loss of appetite is one of the more apparent signs of the presence of tumor in your ovary Tumor in ovary not only makes you lose your appetite. It also makes you feel fuller by eating very little food. If that sounds like what you are going through right now. Contact your doctor immediately.