Warning Signs Of Peritoneal Cancer

Shortness Of Breath

Patients with advanced peritoneal cancer may experience shortness of breath, since as the cancer advances, it causes a buildup of fluid in the abdomen called ascites. This buildup causes the abdomen to expand, increasing pressure on the lungs. Peritoneal cancer also lowers the number of red blood cells in the body, which help carry oxygen and other nutrients to the heart, brain, and lungs. The decrease in red blood cells causes the amount of oxygen transported to the lungs to be limited and a feeling of breathlessness. Shortness of breath may occur during periods of physical activity, such as walking or exercising, or during periods of rest.

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