Peritoneal based Malignancies

Peritoneal based Malignancies - Symptoms

Peritoneal based malignancies may not always cause any symptoms, if it does, symptoms may include:

Abdominal pain
Bloating or abdominal swelling
Change in bowel habits, such as recurrent diarrhoea, constipation or rectal bleeding
Abnormal bleeding from the vagina
Unexplained weight loss
Loss of appetite

When to see a doctor

The symptoms above can be caused by a number of health complications and may not indicate the presence of cancer. However, make an appointment with your doctor if you have any signs or symptoms that worry you.

Article contributed by National Cancer Centre Singapore

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