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How do you tell the difference between ascites and regular bloating with ovarian cancer? That's such an important question, especially given what you're experiencing right now.

Here are some key differences to watch for:

- Regular bloating tends to come and go, often linked to diet or digestion
- Ascites causes persistent Show Full Answer

How do you tell the difference between ascites and regular bloating with ovarian cancer? That's such an important question, especially given what you're experiencing right now.

Here are some key differences to watch for:

- Regular bloating tends to come and go, often linked to diet or digestion
- Ascites causes persistent, ongoing swelling that doesn't go away
- Ascites can feel like a tight, heavy fullness — some describe a "sloshing" sensation
- Ascites-related swelling may make you look visibly pregnant
- Bloating from ascites often comes with pain, difficulty breathing deeply, and feeling full quickly after eating What you're describing — a huge, tight, painful stomach — does sound like it warrants urgent attention from your medical team, especially combined with your diaphragm hernia. A hernia near the diaphragm can actually block the channels that drain fluid from the abdomen, which can contribute to fluid buildup.

A MyOvarianCancerTeam member shared that their only symptom was sudden abdominal swelling — one day clothes fit, the next they didn't.

Please don't wait on this one. Contact your doctor soon to get checked out properly. 💛

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