# Persistent bloating could signal rare appendix cancer, doctors warn 2026-08-13T00:32:41+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Persistent bloating, abdominal swelling, unexplained weight changes and pain in the lower-right abdomen could indicate rare appendix cancer, not just common digestive problems. Dr Nikhil Agrawal of Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Delhi said many patients are diagnosed only after surgery for suspected appendicitis reveals malignant tumours under the microscope. Times Now reports that appendix cancer symptoms often mimic constipation, indigestion or infections. Doctors use CT scans or MRI to investigate, but tissue biopsy remains the gold standard for diagnosis. The key distinction: occasional bloating is normal, but persistent, recurrent or progressively worsening symptoms, especially with abdominal swelling, warrant medical evaluation. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: appendix cancer, bloating warning signs, cancer diagnosis, digestive health, health awareness, rare cancers Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/persistent-bloating-could-signal-rare-appendix-cancer-doctors-warn/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/persistent-bloating-could-signal-rare-appendix-cancer-doctors-warn/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.