Doctors Thought I Was Constipated—But Scans Revealed Worst Nightmare
Summary
A 28-year-old woman experienced back pain, a neck lump, body aches, and a swollen stomach, which doctors initially misdiagnosed as constipation. After several visits and imaging tests, she was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma that had spread throughout her body, including fluid buildup in her abdomen and spinal fractures.Key Facts
- The woman first noticed back pain while receiving treatment for an eating disorder.
- Doctors initially believed her symptoms were related to weight gain or constipation.
- An ultrasound showed a cyst on her neck, which was not seen as serious.
- Her stomach became hard and swollen due to ascites, fluid buildup from cancer.
- A CT scan eventually revealed widespread metastatic melanoma.
- The cancer caused spinal fractures and severe body aches.
- She had no previous skin problems or sun damage commonly linked to melanoma.
- Seven liters of fluid were drained from her abdominal cavity during treatment.
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