Symptoms of stomach cancer are often mistaken for digestive diseases at the beginning
stage due to their non specific nature and low awareness among the population. The
majority of people complain about ongoing indigestion or heartburn without any relief
from treatment, a sensation of fullness after eating a small amount of food, mild nausea,
or pain in the upper abdomen. These signs can easily be confused with common problems related to acid reflux, gastritis, and stress related complaints.
In the case of developing stomach cancer, additional symptoms can appear. For instance,
a person might face unexplained weight loss, lack of appetite, feeling tired, bloating,
changes in the appearance of stool which becomes darker, and rare vomiting episodes
with blood.
One should understand that all the aforementioned symptoms do not provide a specific
diagnosis since such conditions as ulcers, H. pylori infection, gallbladder disease, and
some food intolerance might cause the similar signs. This overlapping explains the
necessity to avoid self diagnosis or ignoring these symptoms for a longer period of time.
A simple guideline would be: if you experience any indigestion problems, change in
appetite, or stomach pain beyond two to three weeks and you cannot find an answer for
that after taking care of yourself, or you see any unexplained weight loss, vomiting or
passing blood from the rectum, fatigue and other signs, then it is better to seek a
consultation. Early diagnosis and intervention will usually be easy and helpful, which
means that you won't lose anything by consulting a doctor in advance.
Full story:
https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-first-signs-of-stomach-cancer
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