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Warning signs of stomach cancer
Watch out for these are signs of stomach cancer that you shouldn’t ignore
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Are you suffering from acidity? Is there constant sickness and vomiting? Then, you will need to beware as these signs can indicate stomach cancer. Yes, that’s right! In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Roy Patankar, Gastroenterologist and Director of Zen Multispecialty Hospital in Mumbai's Chembur, explained, “Stomach cancer (gastric cancer) affects one’s stomach. Situated in the upper part of your abdomen (your gastrointestinal lot, or GI), the stomach is responsible for processing the food that you eat. Not many people know about stomach cancer and fail to seek timely intervention. Did you know? Stomach cancer can happen to anyone irrespective of their age. Thus, it will be imperative for you to watch out for various red flags of this type of cancer.” He listed the following as the signs of stomach cancer that you shouldn’t ignore: (Twitter/WebMD)
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1. The stomach bulges out: If you have stomach cancer then you may end up feeling full. This cancer will spread to the coating of the abdomen, causing liquid collection inside your stomach. It can prompt extreme bulging and you will look as if you are carrying the baby. (Unsplash)
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2. Acid Reflux: If you are constantly having acidity and are unable to carry out your daily activities with ease then it can be due to stomach cancer. Are you aware? Acidity is one of the prominent symptoms of this type of cancer. (Shutterstock)
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3. Vomiting: Having stomach cancer will invite symptoms such as vomiting. The food sources you eat and the juices you drink will be unable to pass toward your duodenum, which is the initial section of your digestive area. Thus, you will have some episodes of vomiting and may feel sick. (Shutterstock)
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4. Weight loss: This is also a common symptom in those having stomach cancer. Also, since you have episodes of vomiting, stomach pain, and nausea, you will avoid eating food and there will be weight loss. (Pixabay)
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5. Weakness: Are unable to do your daily chores with ease? Then, this can be due to extreme weakness that strikes due to stomach cancer. Be watchful of the symptoms and seek timely medical intervention. (Shutterstock)
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6. Upper abdomen fullness felt below the chest bone after eating food: This is another sign of stomach cancer. (HT Illustration: Shrikrishna Patkar)
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7. Indigestion and changes in the appetite are seen when one is having stomach cancer. (Shutterstock)
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8. Abdominal swelling: You will have a tough time due to abdominal swelling and that can indicate stomach cancer. So, be attentive when it comes to your health. Do not ignore these symptoms at all. (Shutterstock)
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9. Black colour stools and black colour vomits are another visible signs of stomach cancer that one should not miss. (AP)
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