When Emma Colledge became so bloated that it felt like she had a watermelon in her stomach, doctors initially thought she must be pregnant. But the then 23-year-old took multiple pregnancy tests that came back negative. While waiting for a hospital appointment she experienced pain so severe that we went to A&E, where the shocking … Read more
A mum was diagnosed with what she calls a “silent killer” after experiencing bloating and loss of appetite. Christina Wilson, 71, noticed her bloating when she was trying to slim down for her son’s wedding but found herself getting “heavier”. Despite not feeling hungry, she also had small bladder leaks which she initially thought were … Read more
The potentially deadly condition of ovarian cancer affects women over the age of 50, but the symptoms – such as bloating – are not always obvious. Now, new research by Professor Joseph Reiner and his colleagues at Virginia Commonwealth University in the United States has shown promise for a urine-based test for ovarian cancer. Previous … Read more
