Symptoms of OVARIAN TUMOR

Both cancerous and non-cancerous tumors involving the ovary may remain silent, or asymptomatic, particularly early in the disease process. As a tumor grows in an ovary, irrespective of its malignant potential, it may exert pressure on your bowel, bladder and other organs in your abdominal cavity. These types of vague symptoms causing are easily confused with those of other conditions. Many symptoms can be indications of other less serious conditions, but if they persist they may indicate ovarian cancer. Frequent symptoms include: Abdominal swelling Abdominal pain Bloating Indigestion, gas or nausea A feeling of pressure in your pelvis Frequent urination Unexplained changes in bowel habits (constipation or diarrhea) Unexplained weight loss or gain A feeling of fullness, even after a light meal Abnormal bleeding from your vagina Painful intercourse (dyspareunia)