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A Bloated Tummy Might Not Be What You Think

Midsection of unrecognizable black woman suffering pelvic pain from adenomyosis, endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts, pelvic inflammatory disease or other cause

When you have a bloated tummy, it’s normal to think the cause might be related to a digestive issue. However, there’s another illness that can have your stomach feeling full or looking bigger than usual – fibroids.

These abnormal but non-cancerous growths grow in the uterus and can vary in size. Once present, fibroids can really do a number on a woman’s quality of life so it’s a good idea to know what you should be looking for. 

Why African American Women Should Be Concerned

According to the statistics that have been gathered over time, African American women are up to three times more likely than other ethnicities to develop fibroids. There is also evidence that Black women start dealing with fibroids from a much younger age.

As they get older, the estimates show that the prevalence of fibroids jumps from 25% at the age of 25 to 80% at 50 years old. 

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On top of all of that, doctors have confirmed that African American women usually have more severe symptoms and may be recommended more drastic treatment measures such as surgery to cope with their fibroids.

What Causes Fibroids?

Even though uterine fibroids have affected millions of women over the years, physicians have not yet identified the actual cause.

There are, however, a few possible risk factors. Aside from being African American, other factors include a genetic link, chronic stress, a poor diet, environmental stressors, a hormonal imbalance, being pregnant, and low levels of Vitamin D.

Typical Symptoms of Fibroids

Persons who have uterine fibroids may experience varying symptoms as these are determined by the type of fibroid, their size, and how many there are. The three types of fibroids are subserosal fibroids, pedunculated fibroids, and submucosal fibroids.

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