Ascites is the main symptom of ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer has a relatively high incidence rate among many cancers, and many female friends suffer from ovarian cancer. A clear understanding of the symptoms of ovarian cancer can effectively control the progression of the patient's disease. So let's learn about the symptoms of ovarian cancer from the following article.

1. The first symptom of ovarian cancer is compression. When the ovarian cancer tumor grows and compresses the pelvic and abdominal organs, related compression symptoms will appear, such as dyspnea and palpitations due to compression of the diaphragm; frequent urination, dysuria or urinary retention due to compression of the bladder; and difficulty or frequent defecation due to compression of the rectum.

2. Ascites is also one of the main symptoms of ovarian cancer. Both benign and malignant ovarian tumors can cause ascites. Ovarian cancer patients may experience abdominal distension or increased waist circumference, which are often mistakenly considered to be obese.

3. Irregular vaginal bleeding or irregular menstruation. Symptoms of ovarian cancer can also manifest as postmenopausal vaginal bleeding, which is also a common symptom of ovarian cancer.

4. Because ovarian cancer often spreads into the abdominal cavity and causes various symptoms to different parts of the body, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or edema, shortness of breath, etc., it is often mistaken for an internal medicine disease.

The above is about the symptoms of ovarian cancer. I hope it can help everyone better understand the knowledge about ovarian cancer. Once you have symptoms similar to ovarian cancer in your life, you must go to the hospital for treatment in time to avoid not getting the best treatment in the end.