The first stage of stomach cancer (stomach cancer) rarely shows any symptoms. Stomach cancer is not routinely screened for, for example, in the United States, most cases of stomach cancer are not detected until they are large enough or have spread outside the stomach.
Stomach cancer causes signs and symptoms that may include:
poor appetite
Weight loss (effortless)
Abdominal (animal) pain
Vague discomfort in the abdomen, usually above the navel
After eating a little, you feel full
Heartburn or upset stomach
Nausea
Vomiting with or without blood
Swelling or accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
Blood in the stool
Fatigue and weakness due to anemia (anemia).
Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice) if the tumor has spread to the liver.
Many of these symptoms are not caused by stomach cancer, but by other causes such as viral infections or ulcers. Some of these symptoms can be caused by other types of cancer. But people with any of these problems, especially if they persist or worsen, should see a doctor to find out the cause and treat it if necessary.
Stomach bloating: One of the first signs of stomach cancer is excessive bloating in the stomach, to the point that a person may look nine months pregnant.
In less severe cases, the cancer makes the stomach wall too stiff, reducing its storage capacity and causing a buildup of fluid in the stomach, leading to bloating.
Heartburn: Who among us has not felt heartburn after eating a meal soaked in spices? Heartburn is common and nothing to worry about.
But if a person has prolonged heartburn that isn’t relieved by antacids or other medications, there may be cause for concern.
Nausea and vomiting: Nausea and vomiting are signs of a mass growing inside the stomach to the point of blocking part of the stomach outlet.
A general feeling of discomfort: There is a feeling of discomfort in people with this cancer, due to the spread of cancerous growths in the lining of the abdomen, and the feeling may feel like bloating.
Unexpected weight loss: Weight loss is the result of physical exertion or dietary restriction, but unexplained weight loss is a likely sign of stomach cancer and is perhaps the most concerning symptom.
Fatigue: This symptom appears as a result of slow loss of blood which, together with unexplained weight loss, can be a sign of cancer.
Blood in the stool: This symptom is less common than others and occurs if the person is losing a lot of blood, but if the bleeding is very slow you may not notice anything in the stool.
An irrational feeling of fullness: The first feeling occurs after eating a small amount of food, and the small amount is measured by approximately 20% of the total natural meal a person eats.
