7 warning signs of stomach cancer
Heartburn, fatigue, diarrhea, constipation, no appetite, always feeling full ... are a warning sign you may have stomach cancer.
According to Prevention, common stomach cancer. In fact, in the early stages, the person may not have symptoms. Umut Sarpel, Associate Professor, oncologist surgery at the System
Mount Sinai Health - New York warns of several symptoms:
Blood in stool
This symptom usually appears late in the disease but can also be early. Blood in the stool may be due to inflammation from the tumor in the stomach.
Tired
Patients develop muscle fatigue due to blood loss, along with unexpected weight loss. Blood loss can lead to anemia, low red blood cell count, which is likely to be the source of exhaustion.
Diarrhea, constipation
Your toilet habits change, you may experience unusual relapses of diarrhea or constipation. Even, the patient feels nausea, abdominal discomfort lasts a few days.
Loss of appetite
If you are a person who likes to eat, suddenly loses interest in food, no longer has a good appetite, you should see a doctor. Stomach ulcers also cause loss of appetite, which is also a risk factor for stomach cancer.
Heartburn
Heartburn is quite complex, can be a sign of cancer, they are often associated with abdominal pain or epigastric pain. People with heartburn may have stomach ulcers, which means they have more acid in their stomachs, potentially having a higher risk of stomach cancer.
Heartburn manifests itself through a burning sensation, nausea or even chest pain, so it is not easy for a person to self-diagnose. If they appear often, go to the exam room.
Difficulty swallowing
If you have a stomach tumor that extends into your esophagus, you may find it difficult to swallow. Patients feel the food stuck in the throat, which may include coughing or choking when eating or drinking.
Feeling full
This may be a sign of advanced stomach cancer, but it's noticeable. The feeling of fullness soon happens when the abdominal muscles do not properly push food through the intestines.
The feeling of fullness may warn of the tumor, but it can also be caused by gastroparesis (gastroparesis) - the weakened muscles of the stomach that prevent the stomach from digesting properly. Food results in the stomach longer than usual.
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