Cancer and neoplasms
Doctors Remove A Massive 15kg Tumour From A Woman’s Swollen Stomach
Aug
Doctors said because of the tumour, the woman could not eat and weighed just 49 kg
New Delhi: Doctors in Indore have successfully removed a whopping 15 kg tumour from the stomach of a woman, who constantly complained of pain and discomfort.
Dr. Vyas said the surgery was extremely complicated as the tumour covered many nerves and the situation had to be handled very delicately.
The woman weighed just 49 kg and she was not able to even eat properly due to compression of her vital organs, causing inflammation and swelling in the stomach,
The doctors said the tumour was about to burst, which could have been dangerous for the patient’s life. However, after the surgery, she recovered well.
Are all types of tumours dangerous?
Tumours, according to experts, are groups of abnormal cells that form lumps or growths. They can start in any one of the trillions of cells in our bodies.
Tumours grow and behave differently, depending on whether they are cancerous or malignant, and non-cancerous or benign.
What causes tumours?
According to health experts, when the body makes new cells, the old or damaged ones die off. However, sometimes the cells do not die as expected but the new ones grow and multiply faster than they should. The cells start to pile up, forming a tumor.
Tumors affect people of all ages, including children. Factors that increase the chances of developing a tumor include:
- Gene mutations like mutated BRCA genes
- Inherited conditions, such as Lynch syndrome
- Family history of certain types of cancer like breast cancer
- Smoking
- Exposure to toxins like benzene
- Viruses like HPV
- Obesity
Signs and symptoms
Signs and symptoms of a tumor depend on where it develops and whether it is cancerous. You may experience:
- Fatigue and constant tiredness
- Fever
- Unexplained weight loss
- Lack of appetite
- Night sweats
- Constant pain
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