Stomach Cancer
Cancer does not always give characteristic symptoms. Many times, the cancer is silent which means there are no little signs or symptoms which make it difficult to detect during the early stages. The ideal choice is to consult the best doctor at the cancer hospital in Ludhiana as the doctors are experienced and trained in giving effective treatment.
There are many cases where the symptoms are produced by cancer and they are similar to many routine conditions or infections which often result in late detection and misdiagnosis. One such cancer is gastric or stomach cancer which is silent during the earlier stages with no specific symptoms and they can become symptomatic in the advanced or later stages.
The stomach is placed midway in the abdomen and it is functionally related to nearby structures and organs like the liver, pancreas, colon. For this reason, these structures share common risk factors for developing cancer.
Due to the structural and functional position of the stomach and the symptoms produced as a result of stomach cancer are easy to overlook or they can be misunderstood. Depending on its nature, stomach cancer symptoms can be classified into 2 different types which are:
- Early-Stage symptoms
- Advanced-Stage symptoms.
Early-Stage Symptoms
People with early-stage symptoms do not show signs and symptoms. But, once cancer begins to grow and spread the symptoms may easily be felt by the patients like:
- Pain in the abdomen above the navel
- Nausea and vomiting
- Decrease in appetite
- Unexplained weight loss
- Heartburn
- A sense of fullness in the upper abdomen even after eating a small meal
- Frequent indigestion
There are many of these symptoms which can be seen with other conditions like allergy to foods, stomach ulcers, bacterial infection, GERD, or viral. If these symptoms you are experiencing for a long time then you should visit the cancer hospital right away and get a timely diagnosis to control the situation on time.
Advanced Stage Symptoms
Gastric cancer is the most common cancer type in India. If the cancer is not detected at the early stage it can get advanced and spread to other organs like the lungs, liver, and peritoneum. Some of the symptoms are:
- Generalized body weakness and fatigue
- Jaundice when cancer affects the liver
- Swelling or fluid build-up in the abdomen (Ascites)
- Blood in stool
- Uncontrolled vomiting
- Low red blood cell count (Anaemia)
Due to the lack of screening, this cancer type is usually detected in the advanced stages. The routine mass screening will help to detect cancer at the initial stages which can benefit your health a lot. Depending on your condition the doctor will suggest the correct treatment plan.
