Stomach cancer: causes, warning signs, and treatment

Symptoms of stomach cancer

Early symptoms of stomach cancer may include heartburn, or acid reflux.

Problems swallowing

Another early indicator is trouble with swallowing, a condition known as dysphagia.

Feeling or being sick

Feeling or being sick is a common complaint. But it can also indicate something more serious. Nausea is another possible early symptom of stomach cancer. Vomiting blood is a real red flag.

Indigestion

Regular indigestion, burping a lot, and feeling full after eating only a small meal are all potential signs that something is wrong.

Loss of appetite

Early symptoms of stomach cancer can extend to a loss of appetite, or losing weight without trying to.

Tummy pain

Discomfort or pain in the top half of the stomach region can indicate the onset of stomach cancer. A lump at the tip of your tummy should always be investigated.

Feeling tired

Feeling tired or weak, or having no energy—perhaps as a result of having too few red blood cells (anemia)—is a telltale sign that something is up. Many of these symptoms are indicative of other disorders, such as a viral infection or an ulcer. But it’s essential to be checked by a doctor if your symptoms change, get worse, or don’t feel right to you.

Who’s at risk?

While anyone can get stomach cancer, you’re more likely to develop the disease if you are over the age of 50 and male. According to a study conducted by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute for Technology, this discrepancy is rooted in basic biological differences between men and women

Source: Stomach cancer: causes, warning signs, and treatment (msn.com)