1. Community
  2. Cancer
  3. Cancer

Concerned about ovarian cancer

Posted , 2 users are following.

chris2
chris2

On Monday I developed explosive wind. By Tuesday I had a constant pain on the lower left abdomen with bloating, more gas and belching. Wednesday it seemed to ease so I didn't go to the GP. Today (Thursday) I feel a lot better though there is still a little wind and a bit of an ache so I don't know whether to get checked out or not.. 

On Sunday and Monday I had started a New Year diet. Both those days I had a teaspoon of cumin in natural yoghurt which is supposed to help with fat loss. Monday I had an omelette with cheese and spinach filling. Could it simply be a reaction to these foods?

Hopefully it is just 'gas' without a sinister cause.  But can gas last this long? I'm late 60s so not IBS.

It seems this can be a symptom of so many things but it doesn't fit the full description of anything in particular. That said I know symptoms don't always go by the book. I once had a perforated appendix. The first symptom was a short lived gassy pain 3 days before and when I did end up in hospital the pain was on the left not the right!

One of the closer matches is ovarian cancer but would that present itself in an acute way?

I don't want to come across as paranoid to the GP because if and when something does go wrong, you need them to believe you and act on it.

0 likes, 3 replies

3 Replies

  • chris2
    chris2

    Posted

    I've just seen there is a discussion for ovarian cancer so moving this there thanks.

  • michelle_79406
    michelle_79406 chris2

    Posted

    New diet definitely effects the system.  Cramps . Full of wind omg definitely.    But if you walk it usual shifts the wind down very quick and the relief is great
  • erika90744
    erika90744 chris2

    Posted

    Id say go. Who cares what the gp thinkd its your health ask for a transvaginal us if your scared of that ask for a ct scan its not as invasive. It could also just be a cyst that can cause similar issues but with your age i would go just for a peace of mind.
Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.