Cervical Cancer And Its Warning Signs
In women, cervical cancer is one of the most common cancer worldwide. It occurs in the cells of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.
A virus called human papillomavirus (HPV) is usually the main cause of almost all cases of cervical cancer. Women, after they begin having sexual intercourse, are at risk of developing this type of cancer.
Some of its risk factors are genetic, poor immunity, multiple pregnancies, use of oral contraceptives, unsafe sex, being overweight, multiple sex partners, and first pregnancy at a young age.
During its early stages, this cancer does not show any symptoms. Symptoms are more prominent after the disease has already spread to the lungs, intestines, liver or bladder.
You can save yourself and others from a lifetime of suffering by knowing these warning signs of cervical cancer.
Pain During Intercourse
Infection or STD could be the other reasons for this particular problem.
Unexplained Weight Loss
Cytokines, which are small proteins produced by the body, break down fats at a much higher rate than normal which further leads to weight loss.
Pelvic Pain
Discomfort While Urinating
Other reasons for urinary discomforts are bladder problem, sexually transmitted disease, yeast infection, and urinary tract infection.
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
Unusual Vaginal Discharge
Vaginal discharge could be heavy, watery, brown, pale or mixed with blood when you are suffering from cervical cancer.
Heavier And Longer Menstrual Periods
If you have to change sanitary napkins or tampons more often than once every 2 hours, bleeding is considered heavy.
Aside from cancer, other reasons for heavy bleeding are polyps, endometriosis, hormonal imbalance, pelvic inflammatory disease or thyroid, fibroids or thyroid, kidney, or liver issues.
Loss Of Bladder Control
When suffering from cervical cancer, bladder control is a primary issue. It indicates that cancer has spread beyond a localized area and already affects the bladder or other parts of the urinary tract. Loss of bladder control coupled with blood in the urine is often experienced by people diagnosed with this type of cancer.
Leg Pain
Constant Fatigue
In order to fight off your cancer, white blood cells replace healthy red blood cells and this causes anemia which leads to fatigue, loss of appetite, and lack of energy. There is also a decrease in oxygen supply to the body.
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