Specialists Cancer Research UK told what signs may indicate the development of abdominal cancer. This is one of the most “quiet” types of cancer, doctors noted.
Such tumors are characterized by a latent course, and often people seek help when the tumor has reached a large size and compresses other organs or vessels. Tumor growth is not accompanied by pain, does not affect the state of health, so in the early stages they are usually found by chance.
Peritoneal carcinosis is called extensive infection of the peritoneum with malignant cells. It can be caused by:
- nodules in the abdomen,
- secondary tumors outside the abdomen
< li>malignant disease of the peritoneum itself (less often).
According to British experts, the main symptoms of peritoneal cancer are: li> persistent problems with stool (diarrhea or constipation),
Also, the development of the oncological process can be signaled by pain on palpation of the abdomen, a feeling of “bursting ”, loss of appetite.
Late symptoms of peritoneal tumors:
- fever
- impaired venous and lymphatic drainage
- abdominal enlargement
- ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity)
- swelling of the legs
- weakness
- loss of body weight.
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