When you have a big belly, do you think that your health may have gone wrong? Having a flat, soft belly, or even eight-pack abs, is a dream for many people.
The human abdomen has many organs and complex structures. Once a vicious change occurs, it can cause big trouble. The problems that occur in the abdomen are becoming more and more serious, which can cause great health risks. In severe cases, it can even prompt "cancer cells" to come to you. Of course, no change will appear in a vacuum. In the early stages, warning signs are sent to the body.
Sometimes, however, the abdomen is also an important signal of whether a disease is coming. For example, the following five situations must be taken seriously.
1. Increased abdominal circumference
Many people suddenly find that their abdominal circumference has increased and their bellies have become larger, especially for female patients. If you are not pregnant, a sudden increase in abdominal circumference should be a cause for concern, as it is likely to be due to the presence of ascites effusion. While there are many causes that can cause fluid accumulation, the most common are cancers, especially liver and ovarian cancer.
2. Abdominal pain
Abdominal pain is an important sign to be aware of.
Stomach cancer may cause upper abdominal pain, liver cancer may cause pain in the liver area, gallbladder cancer may cause pain in the right upper quadrant, pancreatic cancer may cause pain in the middle and upper abdomen, and cancers in different parts may cause pain in different parts but may overlap with each other, but cancer pain is a bad sign because it tends to indicate that the cancer is not early.
3. A lump in the abdomen
Normally, our abdomen is soft. If you accidentally touch a lump, take it very seriously, as it is likely to be a sign of cancer.
4. Varicose veins of the abdominal wall
If you notice varicose veins in the stomach, be sure to pay attention. This may be a manifestation of portal hypertension. Cirrhosis and liver cancer are the most common diseases that cause varicose veins.
5. Bloating