Benign (non-cancerous) adrenal tumors can cause hormone over-production leading to weight gain. The hormone being over-produced depends on which cell in the adrenal gland it arose from.
Some tumours can cause an increase in weight, perhaps because of their size, and fluid retention or constipation. For other people, it is the treatment which can trigger weight gain.
Symptoms of ovarian cancer include abdominal swelling and bloating, both of which people may link to weight gain. Also, some people with ovarian cancer may experience weight gain due to treatment or just living with the disease.
Bloating, diarrhea and abdominal pain are three of the most common symptoms of ovarian cancer. They're also some of the easiest to overlook. Perhaps it's because they can also be signs of so many other conditions, including indigestion, a stomach virus, and even the cramps that can accompany a woman's menstrual cycle.
Benign (non-cancerous) adrenal tumors can cause hormone over-production leading to weight gain.
People with heart failure, kidney disease, liver disease, or those taking certain medications may experience this type of weight gain. You should always report rapid or significant weight gain and fluid retention to your doctor, even if no other symptoms are present.
Weight gain and fluctuations in weight can happen for a variety of reasons. Many people progressively gain weight as they age or make changes to their lifestyle. However, fast weight gain can be a sign of an underlying health condition, such as a problem with the thyroid, kidneys, or heart.
Imaging is used not only for local staging but also to differentiate between benign and malignant lesions. MRI is the preferred imaging modality for the evaluation of soft-tissue masses in clinical practice.
Some adrenal cancers, and even some benign adenomas, are functional and secrete excessive amounts of hormones. Approximately 60% of patients will experience symptoms because of these high levels of hormones in the blood. These symptoms include: Weight gain and fluid retention.
Cysts that appear uniform after examination by ultrasound or a computerized tomography (CT) scan are almost always benign and should simply be observed. If the cyst has solid components, it may be benign or malignant and should have further evaluation.
Blood tests, a biopsy, or imaging—like an X-ray—can determine if the tumor is benign or malignant.
Imaging tests, such as CT scans or MRIs, are helpful in detecting masses or irregular tissue, but they alone can't tell the difference between cancerous cells and cells that aren't cancerous. For most cancers, the only way to make a diagnosis is to perform a biopsy to collect cells for closer examination.
A CT scan (also known as a computed tomography scan, CAT scan, and spiral or helical CT) can help doctors find cancer and show things like a tumor's shape and size. CT scans are most often an outpatient procedure. The scan is painless and takes about 10 to 30 minutes.
People with certain kinds of cancer might have swelling in the abdomen (belly) that causes weight gain.
Your doctor will thoroughly examine your abdomen for evidence of a tumor (or mass). Your blood and urine will likely be tested to look for high levels of the hormones made by some adrenal tumors. If an adrenal tumor is suspected, imaging tests will be done to look for it. These tests can also help see if it has spread.
As an adrenal cancer grows, it presses on nearby organs and tissues. This may cause pain near the tumor, a feeling of fullness in the abdomen, or trouble eating because of a feeling of filling up easily.
Many benign neoplasms don't cause any symptoms at all. But if they grow large enough to press on bodily structures, they may cause: Bleeding (for example, with a fibroid in the uterus). Headaches, seizures or trouble seeing (for example, with a brain tumor).
Because sound waves echo differently from fluid-filled cysts and solid masses, an ultrasound can reveal tumors that may be cancerous. However, further testing will be necessary before a cancer diagnosis can be confirmed.
Causes of Benign Tumors
Environmental toxins, such as exposure to radiation. Genetics. Diet. Stress.
Depending on the location, possible symptoms of a benign tumor include: chills. discomfort or pain. fatigue.
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“Most benign tumors aren't life-threatening. They can be left alone as they are unlikely to cause damage to any other areas of your body. In fact, many individuals carry benign tumors that don't require treatment, such as moles, throughout their lives.”