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Signs and Symptoms
Early Warning Signs
- Indigestion: Persistent indigestion, often accompanied by discomfort or burning sensation in the upper abdomen, may signal the onset of stomach cancer.
- Heartburn: Chronic heartburn, unresponsive to over-the-counter medications, warrants further evaluation, as it could signify underlying gastric malignancy.
- Loss of Appetite: Sudden loss of appetite, coupled with unexplained weight loss, should raise concerns and prompt medical assessment to rule out malignancy.
- Nausea and Vomiting: Frequent nausea and vomiting, particularly after meals, may indicate gastric obstruction secondary to tumor growth.
Advanced Symptoms
- Abdominal Pain: Intensifying abdominal pain, persisting despite conventional pain relief measures, necessitates thorough investigation to assess for gastric pathology.
- Bloody Stools: Presence of blood in stools, manifesting as dark, tarry stools or frank rectal bleeding, mandates urgent medical attention to exclude gastrointestinal malignancy.
- Fatigue: Chronic fatigue, unrelated to exertion or inadequate rest, could be a harbinger of advanced cancer, prompting comprehensive assessment and diagnostic workup.
