Aunt Chen is 56 years old, has been menopausal for many years, and has no sex. However, in recent months, Aunt Chen's stomach has inexplicably bulged, and there have been vomiting and loss of appetite, and those who do not know it think that she is pregnant.
Aunt Chen at first thought it was a blessing, but with the passage of time, the stomach is getting bigger and bigger, it is really impossible to ignore, Aunt Chen went to the hospital for examination, but it was found that there was a large tumor in the ovaries, and due to the late diagnosis time, the tumor developed rapidly, and there were signs of metastasis.
First, there is cancer in the body, the prophet of the abdomen
The abdomen of the human body is the part with the most stored organs, and important organs such as the liver, stomach, pancreas and so on are in the abdomen, so the sensitivity of the abdomen is high. Once lesions occur in the organs of the abdomen, it can cause various abdominal discomforts. Therefore, when the following abnormalities occur in the abdomen, we should be vigilant and pay attention to the signs of cancer:
1. Abnormal bulge in the abdomen
One of the typical symptoms of an ovarian cyst is an abnormal bulge in the abdomen, because the ovaries are located deep in the pelvis, and when the tumor continues to grow, it compresses the abdomen, causing a fluid effusion in the abdominal cavity, making the abdomen bulge or waist circumference thicker. In addition, it may also be related to multiple uterine tumors, polycystic ovary syndrome, intestinal obstruction, gastric prolapse, etc., and vigilance should be raised.
2. There is a mass in the abdomen
Small bulging lumps appear in the abdomen, which may be caused by diseases such as pyloric obstruction, intestinal tuberculosis, gallstones, cholecystitis, renal tuberculosis, stomach cancer, gallbladder cancer, and nephroblastoma. Taking nephroblastoma as an example, nephroblastoma is one of the common malignant tumors in children, mainly related to family inheritance, long-term exposure to harmful chemicals, long-term exposure to ionizing radiation and other factors. The abdominal mass caused by nephroblastoma is mostly oval in shape, smooth in surface, hard in texture, poor mobility, no obvious tenderness, and can be rapidly enlarged in a short period of time.
3. Ascites
Cirrhosis portal hypertension, heart failure, tuberculosis, pancreatitis, stomach cancer, colon cancer, ovarian cancer, breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer and other cancers can cause different degrees of ascites. Ascites occurs, and the abdominal circumference increases significantly. When lying flat, it can be found that the ascites will sink to the sides of the abdominal cavity, and the abdomen looks flat and wide, like the belly of a frog. Gently tapping the abdomen with your hand, you can feel the tremor of the liquid waves.
Second, abdominal pain is very common, teach you to distinguish the cause
In addition to abdominal bulges, abdominal masses, and ascites, abdominal pain is also one of the common symptoms of abdominal discomfort. There are many causes of abdominal pain, different locations of abdominal pain, reflecting different problems, a "map of the abdomen" to share with you, to learn to distinguish.
Pain in the right upper quadrant
It is related to gallbladder diseases such as gallbladder stones and cholecystitis, as well as liver diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer.
Pain in the epigastric region
Associated with angina, acute myocardial infarction, or dyspepsia, duodenal ulcer.
Pain in the left upper quadrant
Related to gastritis, gastric ulcers, acute pancreatitis, etc., the pain is aggravated after meals and alcohol, and in severe cases, the pain sensation radiates to the waist, back and shoulders.
Lower right abdominal pain
Associated with appendicitis, the pain is concentrated around the navel at the beginning of the attack, and as the condition worsens, the pain gradually fixes in the right lower quadrant.
Pain in the lower abdomen
It is related to female pelvic inflammatory disease, cystitis, male prostatitis, urethral stones, etc.
Pain in the left lower quadrant
It is related to female adnexitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, luteal rupture, ectopic pregnancy, ovarian cyst twist, etc.
If the above abdominal abnormalities occur, it is recommended to perform abdominal CT and enhanced CT examination in time. In particular, enhanced CT can clearly show the lesion and assist in diagnosis. Taking common diseases as an example, abdominal CT can detect urinary tract stones, intestinal obstruction, acute appendicitis, ruptured ectopic pregnancy, abdominal trauma, acute pancreatitis and other diseases. Enhanced CT can check whether the pancreas has necrotic lesions, whether there is cancerous invasion of abdominal organs, and whether cystic lesions of abdominal parenchymal organs are caused by tumors.
The specific choice of abdominal CT or enhanced CT depends on the purpose of the examination and the corresponding symptoms.
Third, the abdomen is the life point of the human body, often kneaded to promote health
In the view of Traditional Chinese medicine, the abdomen is the life point of the human body, "living" the liver, gallbladder, spleen, stomach, large and small intestines and other organs, often rubbing the abdomen is conducive to abdominal health. Once there is a problem in the abdomen, the kidney meridian, stomach meridian, spleen meridian, and liver meridian cannot operate normally, and health will light up red. Zhao Yan, director of the Tuina Department of Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, said that proper daily rubbing of the abdomen can stimulate acupuncture points, regulate internal organs, promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, and enhance spleen and stomach function.
The best time to rub the abdomen is half an hour after the meal, when rubbing the abdomen, use the palm of one hand to press the abdomen, and the other hand to the back of the hand, in a clockwise direction, for about 10-15 minutes.
However, it should be noted that the abdominal rubbing action needs to be gentle and moderate, and avoid excessive force. Especially when asking others for help, too much force will lead to abdominal pain, which is counterproductive. When self-massage, it is advisable to feel comfortable and the massage area is warm.
For the sake of health, we must protect our abdomen well. When abnormal symptoms appear in the abdomen, it should be closely observed, vigilant, and if the symptoms cannot be relieved for a long time, or even become more and more serious, they should be examined immediately. Usually, you can learn more about abdominal health care methods and actively prevent abdominal diseases.
Resources:
[1] "What diseases can be detected by abdominal CT". Elderly Health News.2021-09-09
[2] What is a stomachache? Look at this belly map and compare it to know! 》. Health Times.2021-12-09
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