Stomach cancer has a reputation as one of the most painful forms of malignant tumors, but for many victims, pain is by no means a harbinger of the disease.
A feature of cancer stomach is that a person can not get sick for a long time. At the same time, there may be other symptoms that have nothing to do with pain.
Change in appetite. If you were hungry when you sat down to eat, but lost your appetite after a few bites, or food began to dislike – this is a symptom that requires alertness. Oncologist Andrey Vorobyov told MedicForum that in the case of stomach cancer, the feeling of satiety is different from what a person is used to, and the change that has happened to him should not be ignored.
Blood in the secretions. Despite the frightening sound, the symptom has nothing to do with pain. When internal bleeding is caused by stomach cancer, blood seeps into the stool and turns it maroon or pitch dark. If blood is in the vomit, it will be bright red and may have a rough “coffee grounds” texture because it is partially digested.
Discomfort inside.If stomach cancer still causes some pain, then it is characterized by a dull aching pain in the middle of the stomach. It can be felt during the day, then stop and after a while it returns again.
Weight loss. With cancer, kilograms go away gradually, and a person may not notice that he is losing weight – but if he suddenly stands on the scales, he will be convinced of this. It is imperative to consult a doctor if you cannot understand the reasons for your weight loss.
Heartburn that does not go away. Frequent heartburn, pursuing a person for quite a long time, may be one of the initial signs of stomach cancer.
Indigestion. Bloating, diarrhea and constipation – these symptoms manifest many diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, including completely benign conditions. As a result, the warning signs of cancer may be overlooked. Meanwhile, they are also among the initial signals of a stomach tumor.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote about what sensations may indicate gallstones.